# NTSB Accident FTW04LA197
> **Bell 206B** · 2004-07-21 · East Cameron 13, USA · MINR
## 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.

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