# NTSB Accident LAX88FA085
> **BELL 47G-2A1** · 1988-01-13 · SAN DIEGO, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX88FA085
- **Event ID:** 20001213X24916
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-01-13
- **Location:** SAN DIEGO, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-2A1
- **Registration:** XBDGH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

PILOTS COMPLACENCY IN PERFORMING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. HIS FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE TWO TIE DOWNS STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HELICOPTER RESULTED THE ROLL.

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