# NTSB Accident LAX98FA098
> **Robinson R22** · 1998-02-26 · LITTLEROCK, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX98FA098
- **Event ID:** 20001211X09565
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-02-26
- **Location:** LITTLEROCK, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.479747, -117.980064
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22
- **Registration:** N8457J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft cyclic control in response to encountering terrain induced turbulence.  A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing which contained precautionary notices for turbulence.

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