N651ACALVIN D. CAMPBELL KR-2 1992-01-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

ALVIN D. CAMPBELL KR-2 S/N: 01

Summary

On January 04, 1992, a Alvin D. Campbell KR-2 (N651AC) was involved in an accident near San Marcos, TX. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE MODIFICATION OF THE CANOPY HINGE SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO AN INFLIGHT CANOPY SEPARATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA054. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N651AC.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 4, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA054
Location
SAN MARCOS, TX
Event ID
20001211X13987
Coordinates
29.880006, -97.919357
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE MODIFICATION OF THE CANOPY HINGE SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO AN INFLIGHT CANOPY SEPARATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ALVIN D. CAMPBELL
Serial Number
01
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
KR-2 B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE
Address
299 SOUTH MAIN STREET 12TH FL
MAC U1228-120
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111
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# FTW92LA054