MINR · Aerospatiale AS-350-BA · 2003-01-09 · Venice, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW03LA081
Event ID
20030121X00085
Type
Accident
Date
2003-01-09
Location
Venice, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.25, -89.175003
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Aerospatiale
Model
AS-350-BA
Registration
N22TV
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of tail rotor drive as a result of baggage coming in contact with the tail rotor blades after the aft cargo door was not secured. A contributing factor was the passenger's failure to follow the procedures for properly securing the helicopter's doors and latches.