# NTSB Accident ATL03LA001
> **Robinson R-22** · 2002-10-04 · Louisburg, NC, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL03LA001
- **Event ID:** 20021007X05285
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-10-04
- **Location:** Louisburg, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.027778, -78.330558
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-22
- **Registration:** N222MQ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of flight controls (collective and cyclic) during an attempted takeoff to a hover, that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain, and dynamic rollover.

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