# NTSB Accident FTW90FA046
> **BELL 206L-1** · 1989-12-27 · S MARSH IS 7 · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW90FA046
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29956
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-12-27
- **Location:** S MARSH IS 7
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206L-1
- **Registration:** N3913S
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE AND CORRECT A SITUATION INVOLVING LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR EFFECTIVENESS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

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