# NTSB Accident FTW90LA007
> **BELL 206B-III** · 1989-10-10 · HIGH ISLAND 474, GM · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW90LA007
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29605
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-10
- **Location:** HIGH ISLAND 474, GM
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206B-III
- **Registration:** N3889W
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH ONE TIE-DOWN STRAP STILL ATTACHED TO THE HELICOPTER WHICH RESULTED FROM AN INADEQUATEPREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.

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