# NTSB Accident LAX88FA330
> **BELL 206L-1** · 1988-09-29 · SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX88FA330
- **Event ID:** 20001213X26855
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-09-29
- **Location:** SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.499599, -120.120475
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206L-1
- **Registration:** N2246Q
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE #1 TURBINE WHEEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNREPORTED OVER TEMPERATURE CYCLES OF THE ENGINE. ALSO CONTRIBUTING WAS THE UNSUITABILITY OF THE LANDING SURFACE FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE 1/4 INCH STEEL SHEETING.

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