Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 2, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA071
Location
CORAM, NY
Event ID
20001212X16501
Coordinates
40.870002, -73.000091
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND MISJUDGING THE HEIGHT OF THE FLARE DURING A PRECAUTIONARY AUTOROTATIVE LANDING, RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER DURING THE LANDING FLARE TOUCHDOWN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8555K
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0446
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SUFFOLK HELICOPTERS INC
Address
2065 SMITHTOWN AVE C/O AM HEL COR
Status
Deregistered
City
RONKONKOMA
State / Zip Code
NY 11779
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# NYC91LA071