# NTSB Accident SEA07LA135
> **Hughes 369D** · 2007-05-28 · Columbus, MT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA07LA135
- **Event ID:** 20070612X00715
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-05-28
- **Location:** Columbus, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.722778, -109.155281
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hughes
- **Model:** 369D
- **Registration:** N765HV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The fatigue failure of a turbine blade due to a localized over-temperature of the turbine section as result of a non-uniform fuel distribution by the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was the close proximity of a power line support structure which restricted maneuverability for a successful autorotation.

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