# NTSB Accident SEA97LA112
> **Bell 47G-3B** · 1997-05-15 · SNOHOMISH, WA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA112
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08025
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-15
- **Location:** SNOHOMISH, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.94017, -121.999305
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-3B
- **Registration:** N8491E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's encounter with of a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) situation, and his subsequent inadequate remedial action.  Related factors included: wind conditions that were conducive to an unanticipated right yaw event, and the pilot's limited experience in helicopters.

---
*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=SEA97LA112) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*