# NTSB Accident CEN11FA507
> **SIKORSKY UH-34D** · 2011-07-25 · Wilton, IA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN11FA507
- **Event ID:** 20110726X03343
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-07-25
- **Location:** Wilton, IA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.580337, -91.020278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SIKORSKY
- **Model:** UH-34D
- **Registration:** N3880J
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn.

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