# NTSB Accident CEN09LA198
> **BELL 206** · 2009-03-02 · Galliano, LA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09LA198
- **Event ID:** 20090310X83102
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-03-02
- **Location:** Galliano, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.437778, -90.256668
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206
- **Registration:** N410RL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the tail rotor driveshaft and coupling during engine start due to the mechanic's failure to properly reattach the tail rotor driveshaft and coupling during maintenance.

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