# NTSB Accident CEN09LA255
> **Whitehead Titan** · 2009-04-20 · Slaughter, LA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09LA255
- **Event ID:** 20090420X70718
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-04-20
- **Location:** Slaughter, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.727222, -91.142501
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Whitehead
- **Model:** Titan
- **Registration:** N226BW
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's incorrect use of pitch control, resulting in induced pitch oscillations and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his lack of recency of experience.

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