# NTSB Accident FTW01LA202
> **Hiller UH-12D** · 2001-09-03 · Lubbock, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW01LA202
- **Event ID:** 20010905X01877
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-09-03
- **Location:** Lubbock, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.640712, -101.77919
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hiller
- **Model:** UH-12D
- **Registration:** N2770
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft hanger bearing, which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor drive shaft.  A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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