N3903LBELL 206BIII 1992-02-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206BIII S/N: 3230

Summary

On February 10, 1992, a Bell 206BIII (N3903L) was involved in an accident near San Ardo, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND IN A PLOWED FIELD MADE SOFT FROM WINTER RAIN SHOWER ACTIVITY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3903L.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 10, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA114
Location
SAN ARDO, CA
Event ID
20001211X14130
Coordinates
36.089878, -120.819252
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND IN A PLOWED FIELD MADE SOFT FROM WINTER RAIN SHOWER ACTIVITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3230
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206BIII B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA114