# NTSB Accident FTW03FA117
> **Bell 407** · 2003-03-24 · Houma, LA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW03FA117
- **Event ID:** 20030505X00617
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-03-24
- **Location:** Houma, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.566389, -90.660278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 407
- **Registration:** N501PH
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of tail rotor drive and anti-torque control resulting from the fracture and separation of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the overtemperature and subsequent failure of the #5 hangar bearing.

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