# NTSB Accident WPR22LA084
> **BELL UH-1E** · 2022-01-23 · Gustine, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR22LA084
- **Event ID:** 20220127104563
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2022-01-23
- **Location:** Gustine, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.102274, -120.97578
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** UH-1E
- **Registration:** N333XL
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure of the 90° gearbox due to the lack of lubricating oil, which resulted in a loss of rotational drive to the tail rotor and a subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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