# NTSB Accident LAX89LA259
> **ROBINSON R22** · 1989-08-02 · PALM SPRINGS, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA259
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29147
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-02
- **Location:** PALM SPRINGS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.849494, -116.559593
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBINSON
- **Model:** R22
- **Registration:** N971JG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANIPULATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MAINTAIN ENGINE/ROTOR RPM AND HIS DECISION TO ENTER AN AUTOROTATION (FORCED LANDING). HIS EAGERNESS TO LAND AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

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