# NTSB Accident FTW89LA120
> **ROBINSON R22** · 1989-07-02 · AUSTIN, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW89LA120
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28832
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-02
- **Location:** AUSTIN, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.380319, -97.949447
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBINSON
- **Model:** R22
- **Registration:** N888CG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A SITUATION WHERE HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  HIGH TEMPERATURE, TAILWIND,  AND TREES.

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