# NTSB Accident LAX89DVA03
> **BELL 47G-3B2** · 1989-02-01 · STRATHMORE, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89DVA03
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27736
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-02-01
- **Location:** STRATHMORE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.140781, -119.090515
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-3B2
- **Registration:** N2918W
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE SERVICE TRUCK.  FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  THE UNFAVORABLE (VARIABLE) AND GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE SERVICE VEHICLE.

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