# NTSB Accident FTW04LA067
> **Bell 206-L4** · 2004-01-28 · Patterson, LA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW04LA067
- **Event ID:** 20040203X00148
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-01-28
- **Location:** Patterson, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.709444, -91.338607
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 6
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206-L4
- **Registration:** N207RT
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The in-flight separation of the helicopter's left winglet due to pre-existing cracks resulting in the winglet striking the tail rotor in-flight, and subsequent loss of directional control.

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