# NTSB Accident MIA00LA222
> **Bell 47G-2A** · 2000-07-17 · COVINGTON, TN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA00LA222
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21550
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-07-17
- **Location:** COVINGTON, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.559146, -89.640792
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-2A
- **Registration:** N818HJ
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot allowed the helicopter to get too low while hovering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking the ground, the separation of the blade, and subsequent force landing.

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