# NTSB Accident CEN10CA369
> **ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II** · 2010-07-04 · Austin, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN10CA369
- **Event ID:** 20100706X15114
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-07-04
- **Location:** Austin, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.408056, -97.876388
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
- **Model:** R44 II
- **Registration:** N74546
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, resulting in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly secured prior to flight.

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