# NTSB Accident WPR09LA010
> **BELL 206B** · 2008-10-10 · Cougar, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR09LA010
- **Event ID:** 20081012X91435
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-10-10
- **Location:** Cougar, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.042221, -122.419723
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N206CH
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his external load and trees while maneuvering.  Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain and trees.

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