# NTSB Accident CEN11CA540
> **BELL 47G-2** · 2011-08-02 · Charles City, IA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN11CA540
- **Event ID:** 20110803X52229
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-08-02
- **Location:** Charles City, IA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.072498, -92.610557
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-2
- **Registration:** N4771N
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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