Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 29, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA159
Location
MANASSAS, VA
Event ID
20001212X17372
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED AT A LOW ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN THE HELICOPTER SETTLING WITH POWER. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N48323
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
580887
Model / ICAO
269A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DSE INC
Address
3334 WILKINS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FALLS CHURCH
State / Zip Code
VA 22041
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# NYC91LA159