# NTSB Accident NYC92LA159
> **BELL 47G-3B-1** · 1992-08-12 · WEST MIFFLIN, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92LA159
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15506
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-08-12
- **Location:** WEST MIFFLIN, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.360271, -79.899536
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-3B-1
- **Registration:** N2070P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A YAW FOR UNKNOWN REASON(S) WHICH RESULTED IN THE TAIL ROTOR CONTACTING THE DIRT BANK AND A LOSS OF CONTROL.  A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO OPERATE IN CLOSE VICINITY TO THE DIRK BANK.

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