# NTSB Accident GAA18CA408
> **Robinson R44** · 2018-07-10 · Rulo, NE, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA18CA408
- **Event ID:** 20180710X75535
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-07-10
- **Location:** Rulo, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.02, -95.43
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R44
- **Registration:** N144DJ
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper collective application, which resulted in low rotor rpm during the takeoff climb and a subsequent ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the operation.

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