# NTSB Accident CHI03LA319
> **Bell 206L-1** · 2003-09-21 · Shoals, IN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI03LA319
- **Event ID:** 20030924X01590
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-09-21
- **Location:** Shoals, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.659656, -86.78923
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206L-1
- **Registration:** N74AE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate during the touchdown once visual reference was reduced by the dust in the rotor downwash.  Factors were the dusty gravel landing area and the pilot's visual lookout not being possible due to the dust the rotor downwash raised.

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