# NTSB Accident FTW03LA106
> **Eurocopter AS350B2** · 2003-03-06 · Venice, LA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03LA106
- **Event ID:** 20030310X00307
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-03-06
- **Location:** Venice, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.433332, -89.459442
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 5
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eurocopter
- **Model:** AS350B2
- **Registration:** N945PT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inability to maintain directional control following a loss of tail rotor drive.  A contributing factor was the fog.

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