# NTSB Incident DCA18IA269
> **DJI Phantom** · 2018-08-14 · Blacksburg, VA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DCA18IA269
- **Event ID:** 20180819X74619
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 2018-08-14
- **Location:** Blacksburg, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.207778, -80.407775
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DJI
- **Model:** Phantom
- **Registration:** FA3HCWCR4X
- **FAR Part:** 107
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the drone pilot's incorrect control inputs due to insufficient knowledge of the aircraft flight manual procedures.  Contributing to the incident was the close proximity of the observers, and the decision to conduct a demonstration near the observers in a confined area with no assistance.

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