# NTSB Accident DFW07LA171
> **Bell 206L-1** · 2007-07-28 · Marks, MS, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW07LA171
- **Event ID:** 20070731X01064
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-07-28
- **Location:** Marks, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.241943, -90.273056
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206L-1
- **Registration:** N90AE
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of control and hard landing as result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.  A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night conditions.

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