# NTSB Accident SEA97LA168
> **Bell 47G-3B** · 1997-07-14 · IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA168
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08510
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-14
- **Location:** IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.519142, -112.269912
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-3B
- **Registration:** N8494E
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.  Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to successfully execute an autorotation.

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