# NTSB Accident MIA04LA131
> **Robinson R22 Beta** · 2004-09-04 · St. Thomas, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA04LA131
- **Event ID:** 20040930X01542
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-09-04
- **Location:** St. Thomas, USA
- **Coordinates:** 18.335557, -64.895576
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 Beta
- **Registration:** N176FM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot-in-command to comply with performance data related to the recommended takeoff profile and his failure to perform remedial action following reduced tailrotor effectiveness, resulting in subsequent initiation of an autorotation and ditching.

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