MINR · Bell 206B · 2004-07-21 · East Cameron 13, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW04LA197
Event ID
20040809X01167
Type
Accident
Date
2004-07-21
Location
East Cameron 13, USA
Coordinates
29.588888, -92.926391
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206B
Registration
N133RT
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the fuel quantity gauge's improper fuel level indication, missing instrument placard, company maintenance personnel's improper maintenance records, disregard for company procedures, and the inadequate surveillance by company personnel.