# NTSB Accident CEN14FA004
> **BELL 206L 3** · 2013-10-09 · Venice, LA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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