# NTSB Accident SEA97LA198
> **Garlick UH-1B** · 1997-08-29 · DAYVILLE, OR, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA198
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08755
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-29
- **Location:** DAYVILLE, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.459861, -119.500869
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Garlick
- **Model:** UH-1B
- **Registration:** N22753
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Improper installation of the transmission door by a company mechanic, resulting in inflight separation of the door (which then struck the tail rotor system) and consequent total loss of the tail rotor.  Contributing to the accident were:  inadequate recordkeeping by a company mechanic, and attainment of proper descent rate for the forced landing touchdown was not possible.

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