# NTSB Accident MIA97LA038
> **Bell 47G** · 1996-12-15 · LANTANA, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA038
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07213
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-12-15
- **Location:** LANTANA, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.579442, -80.069808
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G
- **Registration:** N1200Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

an undetermined throttle problem, which resulted in a stuck (binding) throttle; and inadequate remedial action by the pilot, which led to a hard landing and subsequent nose over.

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