# NTSB Accident SEA01LA024
> **Bell 206 B3** · 2000-11-23 · LAKE KACHESS, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA01LA024
- **Event ID:** 20001220X45468
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-11-23
- **Location:** LAKE KACHESS, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.199626, -120.899887
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206 B3
- **Registration:** N2062D
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to comply with the flight manual regarding the use of an induction system deflector kit (snow baffles) while operating in snow, and the ingestion of foreign material/snow that resulted in an engine flameout while hovering.  A snow baffle deflector kit not being installed and snow are factors contributing to the accident.

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