# NTSB Accident LAX00LA343
> **Bell 206BIII** · 2000-09-19 · OJAI, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00LA343
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22017
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-09-19
- **Location:** OJAI, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.509452, -119.289756
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206BIII
- **Registration:** N90214
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot encountered a loss of tail rotor effectiveness which led to an uncontrolled rotation and subsequent hard landing.  Factors were unfavorable wind conditions, density altitude, and uneven terrain.

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