# NTSB Accident CEN12LA667
> **MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 369FF** · 2012-09-30 · Decorah, IA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12LA667
- **Event ID:** 20121002X25035
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-09-30
- **Location:** Decorah, IA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.271945, -91.736946
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO
- **Model:** 369FF
- **Registration:** N530KD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to properly manage the helicopter's available fuel supply, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel gauge and the fuel-low warning light.

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