# NTSB Accident DEN08FA092
> **McDonnell Douglas Helicopter C MD 500E** · 2008-05-26 · Sunrise Beach, MO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN08FA092
- **Event ID:** 20080529X00752
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-05-26
- **Location:** Sunrise Beach, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.18111, -92.658058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas Helicopter C
- **Model:** MD 500E
- **Registration:** N686F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to regain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions and the gusty winds generated from convective outflow. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot's failure to provide a safety briefing to his passengers in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

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