N59568BELL 206-B 1991-02-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206-B S/N: 1419

Summary

On February 16, 1991, a Bell 206-B (N59568) was involved in an accident near Kodiak, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN AFTER THE HELICOPTER ENTERED A WHITEOUT CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA030. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N59568.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 16, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA030
Location
KODIAK, AK
Event ID
20001212X16395
Coordinates
57.789886, -152.399139
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN AFTER THE HELICOPTER ENTERED A WHITEOUT CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1419
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206-B B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ANC91LA030