# NTSB Accident NYC98LA043
> **Robinson R22 BETA** · 1997-12-16 · BELLE VERNON, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC98LA043
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09363
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-16
- **Location:** BELLE VERNON, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.119201, -79.859458
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 BETA
- **Registration:** N55TP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper out-of-ground hover procedure, which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.

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