# NTSB Accident ANC06LA064
> **Robinson R44** · 2006-05-30 · Skwentna, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC06LA064
- **Event ID:** 20060531X00646
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-05-30
- **Location:** Skwentna, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 62.122222, -151.235549
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R44
- **Registration:** N688JK
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper rigging of the external sling load, which allowed the suspended load/cargo cable to entangle and disable the tail rotor control, resulting in a loss of control during cruise and an in-flight collision with terrain.

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