# NTSB Accident MIA01FA004
> **Robinson R-22** · 2000-10-14 · PEMBROKE PINES, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA01FA004
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22205
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-10-14
- **Location:** PEMBROKE PINES, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.020057, -80.339332
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-22
- **Registration:** N4004J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the proper rate of descent during a forced landing/autorotation resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the R22 and recent experience in autorotations.

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