# NTSB Accident GAA17CA495
> **BELL 206** · 2017-08-20 · Minden, NV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA17CA495
- **Event ID:** 20170820X80743
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-08-20
- **Location:** Minden, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.998332, -119.757225
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206
- **Registration:** N6259C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during landing due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.

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