NONE · Bell 206L-3 · 2005-02-18 · Cameron, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
DFW05LA074
Event ID
20050301X00246
Type
Accident
Date
2005-02-18
Location
Cameron, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.783332, -93.300003
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206L-3
Registration
N512RA
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Fuel starvation due to a blocked and collapsed fuel nozzle screen, resulting from a contaminated fuel source/facility. Factors were the inadequate maintenance/inspection of fuel sources, and the lack of suitable terrain (high sea state) for the forced landing at sea.