# NTSB Accident LAX94LA236
> **SHARP SCORPION TOO** · 1994-06-02 · BECKWOURTH, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX94LA236
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01556
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-06-02
- **Location:** BECKWOURTH, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.790317, -120.460906
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SHARP
- **Model:** SCORPION TOO
- **Registration:** N288JS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the tail rotor 'V' drive belt for undetermined reasons and the subsequent failure and separation of the tail rotor.

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