# NTSB Accident NYC89GA116
> **BELL 206B** · 1989-04-12 · AIRVILLE, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89GA116
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28180
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-12
- **Location:** AIRVILLE, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.819942, -76.390457
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N157P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND AVOID THE UNMARKED POWER LINES STRETCHED ACROSS THE RIVER. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF VISUAL CLUES.

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