# NTSB Accident GAA15CA202
> **BELL 47G** · 2015-07-25 · De Queen, AR, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA15CA202
- **Event ID:** 20150728X25319
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-07-25
- **Location:** De Queen, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.02639, -94.154167
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47G
- **Registration:** N1420W
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to conduct helicopter performance planning, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with a truck and terrain during takeoff from an elevated platform.

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