# NTSB Accident BFO91LA018
> **BELL 47J2A** · 1990-11-23 · MATOACA, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO91LA018
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24577
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-11-23
- **Location:** MATOACA, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.260269, -77.389205
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47J2A
- **Registration:** N8514P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF FOUR PROPELLER RETENTION AND THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FORCED LANDING APPROACH.

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