# NTSB Accident CHI06FA109
> **Robinson R22 Beta** · 2006-04-13 · Chelsea, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI06FA109
- **Event ID:** 20060419X00457
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-04-13
- **Location:** Chelsea, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.308334, -84.111114
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 Beta
- **Registration:** N887BC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.  Factors associated with the accident were inadequate fuel storage, and the low altitude of the helicopter.

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