# NTSB Accident NYC89LA141
> **BELL 206-L** · 1989-05-31 · WADING RIVER, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89LA141
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28426
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-31
- **Location:** WADING RIVER, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.939758, -72.810363
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206-L
- **Registration:** N501RS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONTROL THE RATE OF DESCENT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A POWER LOSS DUE TO A COMPRESSOR FAILURE.

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