Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 19, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA180
Location
REDDING, CA
Event ID
20001212X16820
Coordinates
40.729900, -122.600067
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN HELICOPTERS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7135X
Make
TOWNSEND
Serial Number
2961
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RUSSELL D H
Address
11327 BALSAM DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MEADOWVIEW
State / Zip Code
VA 24361-4133
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# LAX91LA180