# NTSB Accident LAX89DVM02
> **HILLER UH-12E** · 1989-04-26 · SALINAS, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89DVM02
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28107
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-26
- **Location:** SALINAS, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HILLER
- **Model:** UH-12E
- **Registration:** N169HA
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE SEPARATION OF THE TORSION COUPLING IN THE MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM.

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