# NTSB Accident CHI05LA173
> **Robinson R22 Beta** · 2005-07-01 · Crete, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI05LA173
- **Event ID:** 20050707X00953
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-07-01
- **Location:** Crete, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.432777, -87.781669
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 Beta
- **Registration:** N997SA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The separation of the drive belt, during cruise, leading to the puncturing of the oil cooler and subsequent fire.  An additional cause was the pilot's restricted lookout during the emergency landing resulting in the hard landing.

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