# NTSB Accident LAX96LA149
> **Bell 47G-4A** · 1995-11-02 · PACIFIC OCEAN, PO · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA149
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04887
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-11-02
- **Location:** PACIFIC OCEAN, PO
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-4A
- **Registration:** N99138
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to maintain lateral control of the helicopter, while hovering in preparation for a precautionary landing next to a ship at sea.  Factors relating to the accident were: the passenger's premature evacuation from the helicopter, and the resultant lateral imbalance of the helicopter as the passenger jumped.

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