# NTSB Accident LAX92LA378
> **Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74** · 1992-09-06 · CHANDLER, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX92LA378
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15716
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-09-06
- **Location:** CHANDLER, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.319797, -111.869041
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Texas Helicopter
- **Model:** OH-13E/M74
- **Registration:** N38099
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGING THE PERFORMANCE AND WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA OF THE HELICOPTER PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO JETTISON THE CHEMICAL LOAD.

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