# NTSB Accident CEN10LA558
> **Worthington Rotorway** · 2010-09-25 · Pattison, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN10LA558
- **Event ID:** 20100925X54904
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-09-25
- **Location:** Pattison, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.810277, -96.046669
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Worthington
- **Model:** Rotorway
- **Registration:** N520RW
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.

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