# NTSB Accident FTW97LA252
> **Bell 206B** · 1997-07-03 · NEW IBERIA, LA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA252
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08369
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-03
- **Location:** NEW IBERIA, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.999536, -91.809928
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N49661
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision.  A related factor was his failure to follow the company procedure of maintaining visual contact with the external long-line cable, while hovering with it attached.

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