# NTSB Accident CHI00LA212
> **Hess RH-1 FALCON** · 2000-07-18 · NEW CASTLE, IN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI00LA212
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21402
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-07-18
- **Location:** NEW CASTLE, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.919261, -85.359077
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hess
- **Model:** RH-1 FALCON
- **Registration:** N7242H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

aircraft control not attained by the pilot.

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