# NTSB Accident ERA18LA082
> **MOSQUITO XEL** · 2018-01-21 · LOXAHATCHEE, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA18LA082
- **Event ID:** 20180122X00701
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-01-21
- **Location:** LOXAHATCHEE, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.729444, -80.311668
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOSQUITO
- **Model:** XEL
- **Registration:** UNREG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his lack of training and experience in the accident helicopter make and model.

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