# NTSB Accident DFW06LA093
> **Sikorsky S-76A** · 2006-04-19 · Houston, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW06LA093
- **Event ID:** 20060425X00484
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-04-19
- **Location:** Houston, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.829814, -95.659027
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 10
- **Total aboard:** 10
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Sikorsky
- **Model:** S-76A
- **Registration:** N8063R
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure by maintenance personnel to secure the tail rotor driveshaft cowling after performing maintenance which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control.  A contributing factor was the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the tail rotor driveshaft area.

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