# NTSB Accident LAX01LA098
> **Bell 47-G3B1** · 2001-02-10 · Winterhaven, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX01LA098
- **Event ID:** 20010307X00557
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-02-10
- **Location:** Winterhaven, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.710815, -116.229301
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47-G3B1
- **Registration:** N3084G
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A failure of the transmission free wheeling unit due to improper maintenance.  A factor was the dark night visual condition.

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