# NTSB Accident CEN09CA180
> **ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA** · 2009-02-25 · O'Donnell, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA180
- **Event ID:** 20090301X05233
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-02-25
- **Location:** O'Donnell, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.920276, -101.07611
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBINSON HELICOPTER
- **Model:** R22 BETA
- **Registration:** N387AC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control while performing a quick stop maneuver to an out of ground effect (OGE) hover.  Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and near calm wind condition.

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