# NTSB Accident FTW03LA081
> **Aerospatiale AS-350-BA** · 2003-01-09 · Venice, LA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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