# NTSB Accident CHI08CA210
> **Bell 47G-3B-2** · 2008-07-24 · Lafetyette, IN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI08CA210
- **Event ID:** 20080905X01388
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-07-24
- **Location:** Lafetyette, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.459445, -86.753608
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-3B-2
- **Registration:** N4029G
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to a fatigue fracture of the carburetor heat control valve spring and the inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/mechanic. An additional cause was the low altitude of the operation.

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