# NTSB Accident CHI01LA145
> **Bell Helicopter 407** · 2001-05-22 · Schoolcraft, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI01LA145
- **Event ID:** 20010525X01016
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-05-22
- **Location:** Schoolcraft, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.1095, -85.629806
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell Helicopter
- **Model:** 407
- **Registration:** N5259N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=CHI01LA145) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*