# NTSB Accident DEN89LA159
> **BELL 47G-3B-2** · 1989-07-07 · TIERRA AMARILLA, NM, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89LA159
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28802
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-07
- **Location:** TIERRA AMARILLA, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.700931, -106.540405
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-3B-2
- **Registration:** N8132J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING THE PREMATURE LIFT-OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITIONS, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

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