# NTSB Accident SEA02FA085
> **Robinson R-22 Mariner** · 2002-05-23 · Merlin, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA02FA085
- **Event ID:** 20020529X00761
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-23
- **Location:** Merlin, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.750553, -123.040824
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-22 Mariner
- **Registration:** N2322Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Clearance from a cable running perpendicular to a river was not maintained during low level cruise flight.  A cable was a factor.

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