# NTSB Accident MIA89LA165
> **BELL 47G-3B-1** · 1989-05-30 · KEYSTONE HGTS., FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA89LA165
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28388
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-30
- **Location:** KEYSTONE HGTS., FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.780031, -82.029174
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-3B-1
- **Registration:** N53SP
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM BECAME DISCONNECTED DUE TO A BENT TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT.  THE TREES CONTRIBUTED TO THE HELICOPTER DAMAGE.

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