# NTSB Accident WPR10LA200
> **BELL 222U** · 2010-04-09 · Santa Maria, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR10LA200
- **Event ID:** 20100412X93228
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-04-09
- **Location:** Santa Maria, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.898887, -120.457496
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 222U
- **Registration:** N222UT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie-down straps were removed prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper management of sleep opportunities during the preceding rest period, which likely contributed to the development of fatigue.

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