# NTSB Accident LAX95LA113
> **BELL 47G-5** · 1995-02-20 · SONOMA, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX95LA113
- **Event ID:** 20001207X02997
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-02-20
- **Location:** SONOMA, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.239799, -122.45906
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-5
- **Registration:** N1309X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions during initial climb.  Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his decision to fly with an inadequately cleaned bubble which partially obstructed his vision.  Sun glare was an additional factor in the accident.

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