# NTSB Accident ERA16LA098
> **EUROCOPTER FRANCE EC 130 B4** · 2016-01-29 · Shoals, WV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA16LA098
- **Event ID:** 20160201X64621
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-01-29
- **Location:** Shoals, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.342777, -82.474723
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** EUROCOPTER FRANCE
- **Model:** EC 130 B4
- **Registration:** N133HN
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper locking of the rear passenger door by the specialty nurse, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter in flight.

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