# NTSB Accident MIA07LA049
> **McDonnell Douglas 369FF** · 2007-02-11 · Placida, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA07LA049
- **Event ID:** 20070213X00174
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-02-11
- **Location:** Placida, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.850555, -82.25
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** 369FF
- **Registration:** N819BP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The in-flight separation of the tail rotor pitch change control rod and bellcrank during takeoff-initial climb.

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