# NTSB Accident ERA21FA130
> **BELL 206** · 2021-02-15 · St Thomas, CB, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA21FA130
- **Event ID:** 20210216102634
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2021-02-15
- **Location:** St Thomas, CB, USA
- **Coordinates:** 18.354444, -65.027778
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206
- **Registration:** N13AT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of two of the stage 3 compressor blades. Contributing to the failure of the compressor blades was the failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the compressor at the recommended interval for operation in corrosive environments.

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