# NTSB Accident LAX00FA306
> **Robinson R22 BETA** · 2000-08-19 · WATSONVILLE, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00FA306
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21753
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-19
- **Location:** WATSONVILLE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.895557, -121.794166
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 BETA
- **Registration:** N8313Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in mast bumping and rotor contact with the fuselage.

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