# NTSB Accident FTW89LA174
> **BELL 206BII** · 1989-09-27 · GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW89LA174
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29385
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-09-27
- **Location:** GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.729358, -96.99913
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206BII
- **Registration:** N995KP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO EXECUTE AN ABRUPT MANEUVER WHILE HOVERING DOWNWIND, WHICH LED TO A REDUCTION IN ROTOR RPM AND SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING.

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