# NTSB Accident CHI04CA229
> **Bell 47G2** · 2004-08-14 · Muncie, IN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04CA229
- **Event ID:** 20040917X01458
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-08-14
- **Location:** Muncie, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.154998, -85.316665
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G2
- **Registration:** N96MB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The engine failure for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's inability to properly level-off for landing due to the low rotor speed, which resulted in the hard landing.  The low altitude where the engine failure occurred was a factor.

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