# NTSB Accident FTW02FA099
> **Bell 206L-4** · 2002-03-23 · Eugene Isld 188, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW02FA099
- **Event ID:** 20020329X00422
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-03-23
- **Location:** Eugene Isld 188, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.752777, -91.406112
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206L-4
- **Registration:** N7077B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.  A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in his failure to remove the left front tie down.

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