# NTSB Accident NYC91LA071
> **ROBINSON R-22 ALPHA** · 1991-02-02 · CORAM, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC91LA071
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16501
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-02-02
- **Location:** CORAM, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.870002, -73.000091
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBINSON
- **Model:** R-22 ALPHA
- **Registration:** N8555K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND MISJUDGING THE HEIGHT OF THE FLARE DURING A PRECAUTIONARY AUTOROTATIVE LANDING, RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER DURING THE LANDING FLARE TOUCHDOWN.

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