# NTSB Accident LAX03TA043
> **Bell 47G-3B-1** · 2002-12-01 · Panaca, NV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03TA043
- **Event ID:** 20021204X05560
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-12-01
- **Location:** Panaca, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.790279, -114.425003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47G-3B-1
- **Registration:** N48020
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

separation of the no. 6 cylinder intake valve head from the valve stem, which resulted in a loss of engine power.  The mechanism responsible for the valve failure is unknown.

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