# NTSB Accident FTW03LA172
> **Robinson R22 Beta** · 2003-06-12 · Houston, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03LA172
- **Event ID:** 20030616X00880
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-12
- **Location:** Houston, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.883333, -95.833335
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 Beta
- **Registration:** N7198H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing.  A contributing factor was the prevailing high winds.

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