# NTSB Accident ANC02LA043
> **Robinson R-44** · 2002-06-07 · GALENA, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC02LA043
- **Event ID:** 20020703X01052
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-06-07
- **Location:** GALENA, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 64.74028, -156.72528
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-44
- **Registration:** N7130G
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which precipitated a grass fire.  Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate design of the helicopter's exhaust system, placing it low to the ground, and terrain conditions consisting of dry tussock grass.

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