# NTSB Accident FTW02LA247
> **Eurocopter AS350B3** · 2002-09-02 · Eagle Pass, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW02LA247
- **Event ID:** 20020906X01541
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-02
- **Location:** Eagle Pass, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.5375, -100.326385
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eurocopter
- **Model:** AS350B3
- **Registration:** N747R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The insufficient length of the stepper motor rack inside the HMU, which caused the red "GOV" light to illuminate and the fuel metering valve to freeze causing the engine to automatically engage the manual mode.

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