# NTSB Accident LAX07TA001
> **Erickson S64E** · 2006-10-01 · Ojai, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX07TA001
- **Event ID:** 20061006X01477
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-10-01
- **Location:** Ojai, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.548332, -119.186668
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Erickson
- **Model:** S64E
- **Registration:** N189AC
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.  Contributing factors were the retardant tank and snorkel designs.

---
*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=LAX07TA001) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*