# NTSB Accident MIA92LA042
> **BELL 206L-3** · 1991-12-12 · CHARLOTTE, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA92LA042
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18638
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-12-12
- **Location:** CHARLOTTE, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.22929, -80.909957
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206L-3
- **Registration:** N206CM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TAILROTOR GROUND CLEARANCE WHILE HOVERING RESULTING IN THE TAIL STRIKING THE GROUND AND THE SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TAILROTOR AND GEARBOX.

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