# NTSB Accident LAX06FA069
> **McDonnell Douglas 369FF** · 2005-12-26 · Lihue, HI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX06FA069
- **Event ID:** 20060119X00089
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-12-26
- **Location:** Lihue, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 21.983333, -159.375
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** 369FF
- **Registration:** N530MD
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation.  A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in external load operations.

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