N87966

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL UH-1B S/N: 6413968

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 21, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA058
Location
DOG FISH BAY, AK
Event ID
20001212X16901
Coordinates
59.399242, -151.319076
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S EXCEEDING THE GROSS WEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY COMPANY MANAGEMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N87966
Make
BELL
Serial Number
6413968
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
UH-1B UH1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MONARCH LEASING INC
Address
12515 WILLOWS RD STE 200
Status
Deregistered
City
KIRKLAND
State / Zip Code
WA 98034
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# ANC91LA058