N2072BBELL 206B3 1992-07-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL 206B3 S/N: 3450

Summary

On July 26, 1992, a Bell 206B3 (N2072B) was involved in an accident near Block 651A. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH DURING THE APPROACH WHICH LED TO AN EXCESSIVE NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE DURING THE LANDING FLARE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA189. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2072B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 26, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92FA189
Location
BLOCK 651A
Event ID
20001211X15148
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH DURING THE APPROACH WHICH LED TO AN EXCESSIVE NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE DURING THE LANDING FLARE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3450
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206B3 B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
INDUSTRIAL HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 90210
Status
Deregistered
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
LA 70509
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# FTW92FA189