# NTSB Accident DEN07FA079
> **Robinson R44 II** · 2007-03-27 · Ponte Vedra Bch, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN07FA079
- **Event ID:** 20070405X00374
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-03-27
- **Location:** Ponte Vedra Bch, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.231666, -81.375556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R44 II
- **Registration:** N744SH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the mechanic's improper installation of the attachment hardware for the servo to swashplate push-pull tube joint which resulted in a disconnection, subsequent loss of control, and impact with terrain.  Contributing factors were the company management's inadequate surveillance and enforcement of maintenance procedures, the excessive maintenance workload due to inadequate staffing of maintenance personnel, and the insufficient management of maintenance tasks.

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