N8395FMcDonnell Douglas MD-500D 1992-06-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

McDonnell Douglas MD-500D S/N: 880339D

Summary

On June 10, 1992, a Mcdonnell Douglas MD-500D (N8395F) was involved in an incident near Polk Inlet, AK. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE AND THE COMPANY'S INADEQUATE PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES. A FACTOR WAS THE UNEVEN TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8395F.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 10, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA090
Location
POLK INLET, AK
Event ID
20001211X14753
Coordinates
55.610553, -131.580108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE AND THE COMPANY'S INADEQUATE PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES. A FACTOR WAS THE UNEVEN TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Serial Number
880339D
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
MD-500D

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HELI TECH INC
Address
3621 FRANKFORD AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PANAMA CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 32405-1907
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# ANC92LA090