# NTSB Accident FTW94GA232
> **BELL 206L-3** · 1994-07-12 · MIMBRES, NM, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW94GA232
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01735
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-07-12
- **Location:** MIMBRES, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.03902, -107.919326
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206L-3
- **Registration:** N3178B
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO HOVER OUT OF GROUND EFFECT UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS WHILE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT FOR THAT MANEUVER. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE TAILWIND.

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