# NTSB Accident BFO92FA051
> **SAM R. CROWELL SH-2R** · 1992-05-03 · SOMERVILLE, VA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO92FA051
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14575
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-05-03
- **Location:** SOMERVILLE, VA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SAM R. CROWELL
- **Model:** SH-2R
- **Registration:** N1RX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE HANDLING OF AIRCRAFT DURING AEROBATIC MANEUVER WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN OPERATION.

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