# NTSB Accident SEA97LA174
> **Bell 47G-3B1** · 1997-07-22 · IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA174
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08516
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-22
- **Location:** IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.520263, -112.270309
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-3B1
- **Registration:** N3069G
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the proper chemical and fuel load aboard prior to takeoff.  Factors contributing to the accident were: excessive fuel and chemical loading by ground personnel, tailwind conditions, and high density altitude.

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