# NTSB Accident LAX06LA030
> **Bell 47D1** · 2005-11-10 · Rancho Murieta, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX06LA030
- **Event ID:** 20051123X01885
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-11-10
- **Location:** Rancho Murieta, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.404445, -121.088333
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 47D1
- **Registration:** N16356
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

a separation of the tail rotor assembly due to the reverse bending fatigue fracture of a tail rotor pitch change link bolt, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter, and a hard landing during the uncontrolled descent.

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