# NTSB Accident DFW05CA220
> **Robinson R-44** · 2005-08-23 · Odessa, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW05CA220
- **Event ID:** 20051026X01726
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-08-23
- **Location:** Odessa, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.923055, -102.389442
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-44
- **Registration:** N160TX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM and the improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.

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