# NTSB Accident CEN13LA086
> **BELL 47G-2** · 2012-12-01 · Walkerville, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN13LA086
- **Event ID:** 20121203X01110
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-12-01
- **Location:** Walkerville, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.674999, -86.107223
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G-2
- **Registration:** N3755Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which did not provide enough margin to recover from the descent.

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