N7507JSCHWEIZER 269C 1991-05-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

SCHWEIZER 269C S/N: S1364

Summary

On May 20, 1991, a Schweizer 269C (N7507J) was involved in an accident near Rock Hill, SC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO A POISONOUS SNAKE IN THE COCKPIT AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7507J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 20, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA096
Location
ROCK HILL, SC
Event ID
20001212X16916
Coordinates
34.929710, -81.019172
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO A POISONOUS SNAKE IN THE COCKPIT AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
S1364
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
269C H269
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OBERT GREGORY M
Address
RR 5 BOX 315
Status
Deregistered
City
ALVIN
State / Zip Code
TX 77511-9612
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# ATL91LA096