# NTSB Accident DEN05CA138
> **Robinson R44 II** · 2005-09-09 · Jackson, WY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN05CA138
- **Event ID:** 20051018X01681
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-09-09
- **Location:** Jackson, WY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.607223, -110.737503
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R44 II
- **Registration:** N944U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.  A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter in settling with power.

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