# NTSB Accident NYC02LA050
> **Robinson R-22** · 2002-01-20 · Manassas, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02LA050
- **Event ID:** 20020204X00168
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-01-20
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.721389, -77.515274
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-22
- **Registration:** N1964J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and bent airframe support tube.  A factor in this accident was previous damage to the airframe support tube.

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