# NTSB Accident ATL92FA085
> **ROBINSON R-22** · 1992-04-22 · ATLANTA, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL92FA085
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14366
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-04-22
- **Location:** ATLANTA, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.750743, -84.390014
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBINSON
- **Model:** R-22
- **Registration:** N2589X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER (WIND CONDITION), AND THE INFLIGHT DECISION TO HOVER WITH GUSTING TAILWINDS, WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS GUSTING TAILWINDS.

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