# NTSB Accident SEA97LA035
> **Bell 47G** · 1996-12-10 · PENDLETON, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA035
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07244
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-12-10
- **Location:** PENDLETON, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.730579, -118.78923
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G
- **Registration:** N4758R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with hilly terrain.  A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of fog.

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