# NTSB Accident SEA01LA054
> **Robinson R22** · 2001-02-27 · Seattle, WA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA01LA054
- **Event ID:** 20010307X00555
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-02-27
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.539318, -122.310775
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22
- **Registration:** N8362Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Both pilots' exceedance of the proper descent rate during the autorotative descent.  Factors included the helicopter's low altitude at maneuver initiation, the failure of both pilots to maintain the proper airspeed during the descent, and both pilots' delay in initiating remedial action.

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