# NTSB Accident LAX04LA015
> **Bell UH-1B** · 2003-10-16 · Durham, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04LA015
- **Event ID:** 20031022X01797
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-10-16
- **Location:** Durham, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.646667, -121.79972
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** UH-1B
- **Registration:** N234SJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Separation of the power turbine shaft retaining bolt resulting in extensive power turbine area damage and a loss of shaft output power.

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