# NTSB Accident SEA98GA159
> **Bell 212** · 1998-08-08 · JUNTURA, OR, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA98GA159
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10954
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-08-08
- **Location:** JUNTURA, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.719627, -118.019973
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 212
- **Registration:** N291B
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper clearance between the long line cable and hell hole structure resulting in airframe contact and binding of the cable. This resulted in separation/disabling of the fuel control solenoid and a subsequent restriction/cessation of fuel flow to the #1 engine. Contributing factors were separation of the #1 engine push/pull rod and a tree.

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