# NTSB Accident LAX96LA315
> **Bell 47-G4A** · 1996-08-26 · GUAM · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA315
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06560
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-08-26
- **Location:** GUAM
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47-G4A
- **Registration:** N474GA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

loss of tail rotor control due to improper maintenance.

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