# NTSB Accident NYC99FA032
> **Eurocopter EC-135-P1** · 1998-12-03 · NEWARK, NJ, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC99FA032
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11617
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-12-03
- **Location:** NEWARK, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eurocopter
- **Model:** EC-135-P1
- **Registration:** N44NY
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm and his improper in flight decision to enter autorotation due to his lack of knowledge of the power plant controls.  Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's improper decision to fly through wake turbulence.

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