# NTSB Accident MIA97FA248
> **Bell 47G** · 1997-09-19 · SALUDA, SC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97FA248
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08894
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-09-19
- **Location:** SALUDA, SC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.000381, -81.769485
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G
- **Registration:** N70747
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

in-flight collision with a tree, for undetermined reason(s).

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