# NTSB Accident LAX98LA311
> **Robinson R22B** · 1998-09-30 · SALINAS, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX98LA311
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11116
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-09-30
- **Location:** SALINAS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.759037, -121.650382
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22B
- **Registration:** N8340D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while practicing autorotations.

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