# NTSB Accident FTW89LA104
> **BELL 47D-1** · 1989-05-26 · ARDMORE, OK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW89LA104
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28328
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-26
- **Location:** ARDMORE, OK, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47D-1
- **Registration:** N2202C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS DEVELOPING A DANGEROUS SINK RATE DURING THE AUTOROTATION AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY EXECUTING A POWER RECOVERY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

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