# NTSB Accident LAX98LA159
> **Bell 206B** · 1998-05-15 · TEMECULA, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX98LA159
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10127
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-05-15
- **Location:** TEMECULA, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N90215
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to a deteriorated compressor air seal which resulted in the fracture and separation of several stator vanes.  Deterioration was not detected as a result of an inadequate maintenance inspection frequency.

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