# NTSB Accident CHI05GA198
> **Bell 206L-3** · 2005-07-26 · Justice, IL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI05GA198
- **Event ID:** 20050805X01169
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-07-26
- **Location:** Justice, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.75, -87.835281
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206L-3
- **Registration:** N741LL
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper in-flight decision while maneuvering which resulted in a tailwind during low airspeed helicopter flight and subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness.  The struck sign and fence were factors in the accident.

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