N1096XMCDONNELL DOUGLAS 369D 1992-09-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 369D S/N: 110836D

Summary

On September 11, 1992, a Mcdonnell Douglas 369D (N1096X) was involved in an accident near Eagle, AK. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INFLIGHT FATIGUE FAILURE AND SEPARATION OF A MAIN ROTOR BLADE, INADEQUATE OPERATOR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION, AND MATERIAL DEFECT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92FA164. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1096X.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 11, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92FA164
Location
EAGLE, AK
Event ID
20001211X15555
Coordinates
64.430587, -141.220458
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INFLIGHT FATIGUE FAILURE AND SEPARATION OF A MAIN ROTOR BLADE, INADEQUATE OPERATOR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION, AND MATERIAL DEFECT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Serial Number
110836D
Model / ICAO
369D

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TUNDRA COPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 60670
Status
Deregistered
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99706
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# ANC92FA164