# NTSB Accident CEN13LA537
> **CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC. TOMCAT MK5A** · 2013-09-06 · Arlington, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN13LA537
- **Event ID:** 20130909X44026
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-09-06
- **Location:** Arlington, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.619998, -94.146942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC.
- **Model:** TOMCAT MK5A
- **Registration:** N9005T
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering when he removed his hand from the collective control while plugging in his radio connection to his helmet, which resulted in the collective moving to the full-down position.

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