# NTSB Accident LAX03LA160
> **Bell UH-1H** · 2003-05-22 · Kahoolawe, HI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03LA160
- **Event ID:** 20030630X00972
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-05-22
- **Location:** Kahoolawe, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 20.569999, -156.633331
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** UH-1H
- **Registration:** N3280U
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to remove the external load cable before the repositioning flight, which resulted in the cable striking the tail rotor in cruise flight.

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