Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 26, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91DGT05
Location
BEAVER SPRINGS, PA
Event ID
20001212X17090
Coordinates
40.739665, -77.219993
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT AS THE RESULT OF A STRONG DOWNDRAFT AND WIND SHIFT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N24SN
Make
ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER
Serial Number
24029
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SIERRA NEVADA HELICOPTERS INC
Address
58 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST LEBANON
State / Zip Code
NH 03784-1656
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# NYC91DGT05