# NTSB Accident CHI88DET05
> **BELL 47J** · 1988-08-05 · DOWAGIAC, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI88DET05
- **Event ID:** 20001213X26482
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-08-05
- **Location:** DOWAGIAC, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.979179, -86.11061
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47J
- **Registration:** N2838B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE TO MAINTIAN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM BY THE UNQUALIFIED PILOT.

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