# NTSB Accident ERA10TA261
> **BELL 407** · 2010-05-11 · Abingdon, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10TA261
- **Event ID:** 20100512X45440
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-05-11
- **Location:** Abingdon, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.687221, -82.033058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 407
- **Registration:** N31VA
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed the component to be placed into service.

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