# NTSB Accident FTW98GA097
> **Bell 47G-3B-2** · 1998-01-14 · SPANISH FORK, UT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98GA097
- **Event ID:** 20001211X09424
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-01-14
- **Location:** SPANISH FORK, UT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.020858, -111.549148
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-3B-2
- **Registration:** N1461W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A total loss of power due to repeated engine overspeeds.  A related factor was unsuitable terrain.

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