Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 26, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91DRD05
Location
SUN, LA
Event ID
20001212X16997
Coordinates
30.660148, -89.899299
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N339MC
Make
BELL
Serial Number
T121
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
THUNDERBIRD HELICOPTERS INC
Address
1710 CALUMET ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEARWATER
State / Zip Code
FL 34625-1137
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# FTW91DRD05