# NTSB Accident FTW03LA101
> **Bell 407** · 2003-02-22 · High Island 443, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03LA101
- **Event ID:** 20030227X00265
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-02-22
- **Location:** High Island 443, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.35, -93.966667
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 407
- **Registration:** N740PH
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the hot refueling operation which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the passenger.  A contributing factor was the high wind conditions.

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