# NTSB Accident FTW03LA203
> **Robinson R22 Beta** · 2003-08-25 · Ozona, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03LA203
- **Event ID:** 20030829X01425
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-25
- **Location:** Ozona, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.616666, -101.016944
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 Beta
- **Registration:** N731BA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to hover out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.  A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.

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