# NTSB Accident CEN14LA517
> **ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA** · 2014-09-19 · Cahokia, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN14LA517
- **Event ID:** 20140923X41257
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-09-19
- **Location:** Cahokia, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.569366, -90.170288
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBINSON HELICOPTER
- **Model:** R22 BETA
- **Registration:** N115DD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s poor decision to take off with the clutch warning light illuminated, which resulted in the total failure of the fan assembly due to a lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to lubricate the lower actuator bearing at the last annual inspection.

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