# NTSB Accident LAX04TA017
> **MD Helicopter 900** · 2003-10-16 · FREDONIA, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04TA017
- **Event ID:** 20031029X01827
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-10-16
- **Location:** FREDONIA, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.85958, -112.839424
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MD Helicopter
- **Model:** 900
- **Registration:** N179PA
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the force limiting control rod (an integral part of the anti-torque system), which resulted in the helicopter's uncommanded yaw/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.

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