N1033SIKORSKY S55B 1992-02-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SIKORSKY S55B S/N: 1328

Summary

On February 04, 1992, a Sikorsky S55B (N1033) was involved in an accident near Richvale, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE LATERAL CONTROL ARM IN THE CYCLIC CONTROL SYSTEM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1033.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 4, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA108
Location
RICHVALE, CA
Event ID
20001211X14125
Coordinates
39.480697, -121.839828
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE LATERAL CONTROL ARM IN THE CYCLIC CONTROL SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
1328
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
S55B S55P
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AVAG INC
Address
P O BOX 156
Status
Deregistered
City
RICHVALE
State / Zip Code
CA 95974
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# LAX92LA108