Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 15, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA349
Location
ARVIN, CA
Event ID
20001211X15447
Coordinates
35.250354, -118.909187
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE TENSION TORSION BAR PIN DUE TO FATIGUE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THAT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE PILOT TO FLARE THE HELICOPTER ON LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9753C
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
2340
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SAN JOAQUIN HELICOPTERS
Address
1407 S LEXINGTON ST
Status
Deregistered
City
DELANO
State / Zip Code
CA 93215
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# LAX92LA349