# NTSB Accident MIA98LA230
> **Bell 47D1** · 1998-08-29 · DAWSON, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA98LA230
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10925
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-08-29
- **Location:** DAWSON, GA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47D1
- **Registration:** N4702S
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing resulting in debris being blown up during landing resulting in damage to the tail rotor and loss of control.

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