# NTSB Accident CHI91FA228
> **ROBINSON R 22B** · 1991-07-24 · CARMEL, IN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI91FA228
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17486
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-07-24
- **Location:** CARMEL, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.959552, -86.170158
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBINSON
- **Model:** R 22B
- **Registration:** N8017D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S DELAYING REMEDIAL ACTION.  FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM FOR TAKEOFF, FAILURE TO ABORT TAKEOFF AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN HELICOPTERS.

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