# NTSB Accident LAX06LA257
> **Robinson R22 Beta** · 2006-08-10 · Tucson, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX06LA257
- **Event ID:** 20060817X01187
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-08-10
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.39722, -110.76889
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 Beta
- **Registration:** N7059S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction.  Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous terrain.

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