N117HH

Destroyed
Fatal

MBB BK-117 S/N: 7015

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 21, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92FA123
Location
MIDDLETOWN, CT
Event ID
20001211X14950
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A WIRE STRIKE AFTER THE PILOT MADE A DECISION TO CONTINUE THE APPROACH INTO AN AREA OF HAZARDS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT AND THE HOSPITAL COMMUNICATOR TO REQUEST ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANDING AREA AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N117HH
Make
MBB
Serial Number
7015
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
BK-117 BK17
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DEUTSCHE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Address
2333 WAUKEGAN RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DEERFIELD
State / Zip Code
IL 60015
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# NYC92FA123