# NTSB Accident MIA01TA121
> **Bell OH-58C** · 2001-04-13 · Panama City, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA01TA121
- **Event ID:** 20010417X00767
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-04-13
- **Location:** Panama City, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.204721, -85.82389
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** OH-58C
- **Registration:** N91335
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The poor in-flight planning by the pilot for failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to begin spray operations resulting in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, subsequent in flight loss of control, and in flight collision with terrain.

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