Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 13, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA384
Location
COLFAX, CA
Event ID
20001211X15722
Coordinates
39.090435, -120.919692
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO FLY AT A LOW ALTITUDE AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOK-OUT. THE CABLE (STATIC WIRE) CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N649MB
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0649
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SACRAMENTO EXECUTIVE HELICOPTERS INC
Address
6107 FREEPORT BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
CA 95822
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# LAX92LA384