# NTSB Accident NYC00LA044
> **Bell 47G** · 1999-11-27 · COUDERSPORT, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC00LA044
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20168
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-11-27
- **Location:** COUDERSPORT, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.770744, -78.00933
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G
- **Registration:** N940B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper preflight planning and decision to attempt a takeoff with the passenger from the confined area.

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