# NTSB Accident LAX96LA111
> **Bell 47G-2A1** · 1996-01-29 · HONIARA, PO, BP · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA111
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05165
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-01-29
- **Location:** HONIARA, PO, BP
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-2A1
- **Registration:** N6569H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot and the ship crew's failure to assure the tie down strap was removed prior to liftoff.

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