# NTSB Accident LAX07CA072
> **Bell Helicopter 206BIII** · 2007-01-19 · Springville, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX07CA072
- **Event ID:** 20070205X00136
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-01-19
- **Location:** Springville, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.175834, -118.8125
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell Helicopter
- **Model:** 206BIII
- **Registration:** N185BC
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain terrain/obstacle clearance while maneuvering.  Factors were the mountainous terrain, trees, and low-altitude flight maneuvers.

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