Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 2, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA229
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV
Event ID
20001211X14894
Coordinates
36.159809, -115.430770
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A SUDDEN AND STRONG TAIL WIND COMPONENT DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT WHICH WAS BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF THE HELICOPTER. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CONFINED NATURE OF THE HELIPAD WITH HIGH OBSTACLES AND POWER LINES.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2301C
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1926
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Address
2901 AIRPORT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
CA 90505-6115
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# LAX92LA229