# NTSB Accident FTW03LA166
> **Bell 47G-2** · 2003-06-04 · Franklinton, LA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03LA166
- **Event ID:** 20030606X00807
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-04
- **Location:** Franklinton, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.819444, -90.112503
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-2
- **Registration:** N90485
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover due to his failure to properly remove the tie-down strap on the right skid prior to takeoff.  Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to abort takeoff.

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