# NTSB Accident LAX03CA215
> **Robinson R22 Beta** · 2003-06-28 · Prescott, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03CA215
- **Event ID:** 20030728X01204
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-28
- **Location:** Prescott, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.583332, -112.300003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 Beta
- **Registration:** N332MD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and, his improper use of the collective, throttle, and anti-torque controls during the attempted recovery.  Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to completely relinquish the controls, and the high density altitude environmental condition.

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