# NTSB Accident IAD98LA014
> **Jones MINI 500** · 1997-11-27 · BLUEFIELD, WV, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD98LA014
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09192
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-11-27
- **Location:** BLUEFIELD, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.260005, -81.210327
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Jones
- **Model:** MINI 500
- **Registration:** N8015E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Pilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover.

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