# NTSB Accident ANC02TA035
> **Robinson R-44** · 2002-05-16 · CANTWELL, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC02TA035
- **Event ID:** 20020529X00755
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-16
- **Location:** CANTWELL, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 63.27, -149.765548
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-44
- **Registration:** N344AK
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during an out-of-ground-effect hover.

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