Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 1, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA159
Location
KAAAWA, HI
Event ID
20001211X14329
Coordinates
21.550504, -157.849746
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
AN ENGINE FLAME OUT DUE TO THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT THROUGH AN IRRIGATION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WATER STREAM IN ORDER TO WASH THE HELICOPTER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3200N
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3812
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PRICE EDWARD C
Address
805 SAMALAYUCA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85704
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# LAX92LA159