# NTSB Accident ANC91LA059
> **BELL UH-1B** · 1991-05-22 · SMITH COVE, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC91LA059
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16902
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-05-22
- **Location:** SMITH COVE, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 55.610195, -131.580734
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** UH-1B
- **Registration:** N87729
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A COMPLETE LOSE OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A TOTAL DISINTEGRATION OF THE TURBINE WHEEL.

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