# NTSB Accident FTW99LA131
> **Bell 206B** · 1999-04-30 · BRAZORIA 440L · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW99LA131
- **Event ID:** 20001205X00476
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-04-30
- **Location:** BRAZORIA 440L
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N35WH
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the platform worker to maintain clearance with the turning tail rotor blades.  A factor was the inadequate coordination between the pilot and the passengers pertaining to procedures for disembarking from the helicopter.

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