# NTSB Accident CHI95LA093
> **BELL 206L** · 1995-02-27 · MARYLAND HTS, MO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI95LA093
- **Event ID:** 20001207X02945
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-02-27
- **Location:** MARYLAND HTS, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.720939, -90.469802
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206L
- **Registration:** N970CC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FATIGUE FAILURE OF TWO ATTACHMENT BOLTS THAT CONNECTED THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE GEARED PORTION OF A DRIVESHAFT COUPLING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, UNEVEN TERRAIN IN THE TOUCHDOWN AREA FOR THE FORCED LANDING, AND THE UNFAVORABLE HEIGHT/VELOCITY SITUATION OF THE HELICOPTER WHEN THE DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECT OCCURRED.

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