# NTSB Accident CEN14GA109
> **AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP AS350B3** · 2014-01-10 · Encino, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN14GA109
- **Event ID:** 20140110X63030
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-01-10
- **Location:** Encino, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.036945, -98.168609
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP
- **Model:** AS350B3
- **Registration:** N3948A
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s limited experience in the operating environment and lack of formal mission training.

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