# NTSB Accident MKC90LA144
> **BELL 47D-1** · 1990-07-12 · FAIR OAKS, AR, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MKC90LA144
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23771
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-07-12
- **Location:** FAIR OAKS, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.22924, -90.779159
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 47D-1
- **Registration:** N8117
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

TAIL ROTOR CABLE DISENGAGEMENT DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE.

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