# NTSB Accident ERA13FA186
> **ROBINSON R44** · 2013-04-03 · Miami, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA13FA186
- **Event ID:** 20130403X65155
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-04-03
- **Location:** Miami, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 25.642221, -80.388053
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBINSON
- **Model:** R44
- **Registration:** N3101H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s/owner's pressure on the mechanic to return the helicopter to revenue service.

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