# NTSB Accident CHI89FA165
> **BELL 47G-2A-1** · 1989-08-14 · WISCONSIN DELLS, WI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89FA165
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29066
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-14
- **Location:** WISCONSIN DELLS, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.619003, -89.770545
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-2A-1
- **Registration:** N49HB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

ATTEMPT BY THE PILOT TO EXCEED THE HOVER PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES OF THE HELICOPTER, AND OPERATING OUTSIDE THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS. THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE HELICOPTER'S ABILITY AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PREPARE AND PLAN PROPERLY FOR THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT ARE FACTORS.

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