N39HCBELL 206L-1 1991-01-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL 206L-1 S/N: 45763

Summary

On January 27, 1991, a Bell 206L-1 (N39HC) was involved in an accident near S Tim Blk 198. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(S), THE HELICOPER CRASHED AT SEA (GULF OF MEXICO) IN AN AREA WITH A LOW CEILING, RAIN, AND THUNDERSTORMS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N39HC.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 27, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA035
Location
S TIM BLK 198
Event ID
20001212X16318
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(S), THE HELICOPER CRASHED AT SEA (GULF OF MEXICO) IN AN AREA WITH A LOW CEILING, RAIN, AND THUNDERSTORMS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45763
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206L-1 B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EVERGREEN EQUITY INC.
Address
3850 THREE MILE LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
MCMINNVILLE
State / Zip Code
OR 97128
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# FTW91FA035