# NTSB Accident FTW97LA326
> **Bell 206B** · 1997-08-23 · OAK GROVE, LA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA326
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08637
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-23
- **Location:** OAK GROVE, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.860504, -91.38993
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N7929J
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The disconnect of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the debonding of the joint between the shaft tube and the flange fitting.  Factors were the improper bead blasting of the tail rotor drive segment by an unknown maintenance personnel, and the lack of altitude and suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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