# NTSB Accident BFO89LA045
> **BELL 47G-2** · 1989-06-17 · MOUNDSVILLE, WV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO89LA045
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28506
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-17
- **Location:** MOUNDSVILLE, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.919773, -80.740371
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-2
- **Registration:** N2487B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTIAN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND OBSTACLE CLEARANCE WHILE HOVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE. A TAIL ROTOR BLADE STRUCK AN OBSTACLE CAUSING AN OVERLOAD SEPARATION FAILURE OF THE BLADE.

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