# NTSB Accident GAA19CA066
> **Robinson R44** · 2018-11-10 · Lihue, HI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA19CA066
- **Event ID:** 20181113X12655
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-11-10
- **Location:** Lihue, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 21.966943, -159.508331
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R44
- **Registration:** N445KP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The passenger’s improper decision to hold her cell phone outside the helicopter, which resulted in it departing the helicopter and striking the tail rotor.

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