Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92GA080
Location
FALFURRIAS, TX
Event ID
20001211X14283
Coordinates
27.220010, -98.139450
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO HIS ABILITY TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BEING RESTRICTED. FACTORS WERE THE OBSERVER'S DELAY IN INFORMING THE PILOT OF THE REARWARD DRIFT AND THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3201R
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3925
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GULF PLAINS PIPELINE COMPANY INC
Address
PMB 245
Status
Deregistered
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
TX 78767-0245
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# FTW92GA080