# NTSB Accident LAX96LA342
> **Bell 206B** · 1996-09-21 · VAN NUYS, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA342
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06779
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-09-21
- **Location:** VAN NUYS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.190856, -118.490715
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N909CM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to turn right instead of left.

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