# NTSB Accident CHI03FA181
> **Robinson R44 II** · 2003-06-25 · Coleta, IL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI03FA181
- **Event ID:** 20030701X00975
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-25
- **Location:** Coleta, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.908332, -89.803337
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R44 II
- **Registration:** N7512P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight.  The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directives concerning the prohibition of carrying passengers while a student pilot.  Other factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication/drugs, and the impairment of the pilot by amphetamine.

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