# NTSB Accident GAA18CA250
> **MICHAEL R ALEXANDER MOSQUITO XE** · 2018-05-02 · Iron Station, NC, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA18CA250
- **Event ID:** 20180502X24152
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-05-02
- **Location:** Iron Station, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.439998, -81.120002
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MICHAEL R ALEXANDER
- **Model:** MOSQUITO XE
- **Registration:** N725JC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The noncertificated pilot’s decision to practice hovering the helicopter in a confined space, which resulted in the tail rotor striking a tree.

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