# NTSB Accident FTW03LA072
> **Bell 206-L4** · 2002-12-31 · High Island 471, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03LA072
- **Event ID:** 20030106X00015
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-12-31
- **Location:** High Island 471, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.266666, -94.050003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206-L4
- **Registration:** N177AL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's attempt to takeoff during known adverse weather conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering.  Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions.

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