# NTSB Accident FTW99LA026
> **Bell 206B** · 1998-11-15 · MATAGORDA 713 · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW99LA026
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11423
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-11-15
- **Location:** MATAGORDA 713
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N21466
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control due to his failure to untie ground straps.  A factor was his inadequate preflight inspection.

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