# NTSB Accident CHI03FA277
> **Bell TH-13T** · 2003-08-21 · Light, AR, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI03FA277
- **Event ID:** 20030826X01398
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-21
- **Location:** Light, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.116664, -90.75
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** TH-13T
- **Registration:** N38CD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The total failure and seizure of the main rotor transmission while in cruise flight leading to the helicopter’s impact with terrain.

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