Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 22, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA059
Location
SMITH COVE, AK
Event ID
20001212X16902
Coordinates
55.610195, -131.580734
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A COMPLETE LOSE OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A TOTAL DISINTEGRATION OF THE TURBINE WHEEL.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N87729
Make
BELL
Serial Number
622034
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CHANDLER CHARLES E
Address
ROUTE # 4
Status
Deregistered
City
BEMIDJI
State / Zip Code
MN 56601
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# ANC91LA059