# NTSB Accident WPR09TA356
> **BELL 212** · 2009-07-21 · Willow Creek, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR09TA356
- **Event ID:** 20090720X02055
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-21
- **Location:** Willow Creek, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.946388, -123.632499
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 212
- **Registration:** N212HP
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The rappeller's failure to properly latch the rappelling harness to the rappelling assembly before exiting the helicopter.

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