Accident Details
Date
Monday, January 25, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA104
Location
VOLCANO NATL PK, HI
Event ID
20001211X11722
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
A LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S). A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S CHOICE OF A HOVER ALTITUDE/POSITION INADEQUATE TO REACH A SHORELINE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE SEVERITY OF THE PASSENGERS' INJURIES WAS THE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE PASSENGERS WITH LIFEVESTS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N427FH
Make
FAIRCHILD HILLER
Serial Number
134
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KAINOA AVIATION INC
Address
GATE 34 HILO AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
HILO
State / Zip Code
HI 96720
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX93LA104