N103ABSCHWEIZER 269B 1991-06-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

SCHWEIZER 269B S/N: 125-0223

Summary

On June 09, 1991, a Schweizer 269B (N103AB) was involved in an accident near Cottonwood, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. THE TRANSMISSION WIRE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA257. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N103AB.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 9, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA257
Location
COTTONWOOD, CA
Event ID
20001212X17308
Coordinates
40.330989, -122.449874
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 INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. THE TRANSMISSION WIRE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
125-0223
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
269B H269
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOE MCAULIFFE COMPANY
Address
NICHOLSON RD PO BOX 456
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT KLAMATH
State / Zip Code
OR 97626
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# LAX91LA257