2 fatal · Bell 206L-1 · 2006-03-14 · Patterson, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
DFW06FA083
Event ID
20060320X00323
Type
Accident
Date
2006-03-14
Location
Patterson, LA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206L-1
Registration
N370RL
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fitting and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and the lack of a suitable site for a forced landing.