# NTSB Accident LAX00LA129
> **Robinson R22B** · 2000-03-11 · SAN DIEGO, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00LA129
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20675
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-03-11
- **Location:** SAN DIEGO, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.799907, -117.130249
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22B
- **Registration:** N7078B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which precluded his ability to remain in ground effect until entering translational lift and resulted in his failure to maintain main rotor rpm.

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