# NTSB Accident FTW03FA145
> **Bell Shelby Aero 47G2** · 2003-05-07 · Ardmore, OK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03FA145
- **Event ID:** 20030514X00663
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-05-07
- **Location:** Ardmore, OK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.133056, -97.127502
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell Shelby Aero
- **Model:** 47G2
- **Registration:** N1774
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to control the rate of descent, which resulted in an improper touchdown of the helicopter.  A contributing factor was the loss of throttle control for undetermined reasons.

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