# NTSB Accident FTW00LA181
> **Bell 206B** · 2000-06-19 · DEVILLE, LA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW00LA181
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21231
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-06-19
- **Location:** DEVILLE, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.33921, -92.149559
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N2277T
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the external load that was setting on the ground while hovering.  A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.

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