# NTSB Accident MIA95LA131
> **AEROSPATIALE AS-350B** · 1995-05-20 · TAMPA, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA95LA131
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03509
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-05-20
- **Location:** TAMPA, FL, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AEROSPATIALE
- **Model:** AS-350B
- **Registration:** N35AH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS PROCEDURES AFTER FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS PROCEDURES FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.

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