# NTSB Accident ANC92FA040
> **BELL 214B-1** · 1992-02-23 · HOBART BAY, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC92FA040
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14053
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-02-23
- **Location:** HOBART BAY, AK, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 6
- **Serious:** 5
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 11
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 214B-1
- **Registration:** N814RM
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

SEPARATION OF THE TAIL ROTOR AND 90 DEGREE GEARBOX DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES WHICH RESULTED IN THE EXTERNAL LOAD CABLE BECOMING ENTANGLED IN THE TAIL ROTOR. FACTORS WERE THE TURBULENT WEATHER AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

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