# NTSB Accident LAX08LA183
> **Robinson R44 II** · 2008-06-15 · Topanga, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX08LA183
- **Event ID:** 20080618X00881
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-06-15
- **Location:** Topanga, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.113609, -118.640274
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R44 II
- **Registration:** N168AG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The in-flight separation of the tail rotor gear box for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the hilly terrain, which was unsuitable for a forced landing.

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