# NTSB Accident FTW89LA021
> **BELL 206L-1** · 1988-11-17 · GULF-OF-MEXICO, GM · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW89LA021
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27258
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-11-17
- **Location:** GULF-OF-MEXICO, GM
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206L-1
- **Registration:** N2780W
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

ENGINE FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT MISJUDGING HIS ALTITUDE DURING THE FLARE RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.

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