# NTSB Accident NYC04FA197
> **Robinson R-22** · 2004-08-29 · Northport, NY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04FA197
- **Event ID:** 20040913X01406
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-08-29
- **Location:** Northport, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.928333, -73.341667
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-22
- **Registration:** N871CL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An improper maneuver by the flightcrew while attempting to avoid a kite, which resulted in mast bumping, the separation of the main rotor system, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.

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