# NTSB Accident LAX05FA053
> **Eurocopter AS-350-B3** · 2004-12-15 · Apache Junction, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX05FA053
- **Event ID:** 20041217X02006
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-12-15
- **Location:** Apache Junction, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.408332, -111.452499
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eurocopter
- **Model:** AS-350-B3
- **Registration:** N971AE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of control during the final approach to land for undetermined reasons.

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