# NTSB Accident ERA19LA144
> **Robinson R22** · 2019-04-07 · Clover, VA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA19LA144
- **Event ID:** 20190407X73853
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-04-07
- **Location:** Clover, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.819721, -78.783058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22
- **Registration:** N4047H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff at night without adequate runway lighting.

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