N7135XTOWNSEND EXECUTIVE 1991-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

TOWNSEND EXECUTIVE S/N: 2961

Summary

On April 19, 1991, a Townsend EXECUTIVE (N7135X) was involved in an accident near Redding, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7135X.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 19, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA180
Location
REDDING, CA
Event ID
20001212X16820
Coordinates
40.729900, -122.600067
Nearest Airport
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
Make
TOWNSEND
Serial Number
2961
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
EXECUTIVE FEST
No. of Engines
0

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