# NTSB Accident ERA23FA078
> **ROTORSPORT UK LTD CAVALON** · 2022-12-04 · Beverly, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA23FA078
- **Event ID:** 20221204106407
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2022-12-04
- **Location:** Beverly, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.588294, -70.917482
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROTORSPORT UK LTD
- **Model:** CAVALON
- **Registration:** N401GR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper yaw control during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an excessive sideslip and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.

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