# NTSB Accident FTW96LA008
> **BELL 47-G2** · 1995-10-05 · FREER, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96LA008
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04691
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-10-05
- **Location:** FREER, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.879535, -98.609916
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47-G2
- **Registration:** N4423
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines due to his improper takeoff technique. A factor was the helicopter induced blowing dust which impaired the pilot's visibility.

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