# NTSB Accident FTW98LA278
> **Robinson R22 BETA** · 1998-06-21 · FREER, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98LA278
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10321
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-06-21
- **Location:** FREER, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.160617, -98.04924
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 BETA
- **Registration:** N982SH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor-ground clearance due to his improper flare while hovering.

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