# NTSB Accident SEA04CA149
> **Robinson R-22** · 2004-07-29 · Boise, ID, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA04CA149
- **Event ID:** 20040819X01261
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-07-29
- **Location:** Boise, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.563056, -116.221389
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-22
- **Registration:** N8356R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to initiate a flare prior to contacting the ground while attempting to land the helicopter on a dark night. Factors include a distraction created by the flicker of a low rotor rpm light, the glare of nearby flood lights, and the lack of ambient illumination of the landing area.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=SEA04CA149) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*