# NTSB Accident CHI05FA274
> **Robinson R44** · 2005-09-24 · Drummond, WI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI05FA274
- **Event ID:** 20051003X01564
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-09-24
- **Location:** Drummond, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.330856, -91.249259
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R44
- **Registration:** N9158U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight.  Contributing factors were the improper use of procedures by the pilot, the inadequate surveillance of the operation by company/management, and the wire.

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