# NTSB Accident LAX03CA227
> **Robinson R22 Beta** · 2003-07-07 · Waimea, HI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03CA227
- **Event ID:** 20030728X01205
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-07-07
- **Location:** Waimea, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 20.002222, -155.66806
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 Beta
- **Registration:** N8318A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The certified flight instructor (CFI) delayed remedial action in response to the excessive descent rate initiated by the student during the practice autorotation.  Also causal, was the CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the flight.  A possible tail wind condition and the pilot identified gusts were factors.

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