1 fatal · BELL 206L 3 · 2013-10-09 · Venice, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN14FA004
Event ID
20131009X50051
Type
Accident
Date
2013-10-09
Location
Venice, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.549999, -88.699996
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
206L 3
Registration
N54LP
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to the liberation of a second stage turbine blade near the blade root due to a high-cycle fatigue crack and subsequent overload. Although extensive testing and materials analysis was performed, the reason for crack initiation could not be determined.