# NTSB Accident MKC89LA181
> **BELL 47G-B3** · 1989-08-15 · WASECA, MN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MKC89LA181
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29213
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-15
- **Location:** WASECA, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.079463, -93.500816
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-B3
- **Registration:** N8471E
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.  THE TAILWIND, HIGH OBSTRUCTION (POWER LINE), AND CROP (BEANS) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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