N91348BELL UH-1B 1991-07-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL UH-1B S/N: 60-3588

Summary

On July 01, 1991, a Bell UH-1B (N91348) was involved in an accident near Iaeger, WV. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, WHILE OPERATING OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91DOA01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91348.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 1, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91DOA01
Location
IAEGER, WV
Event ID
20001212X17456
Coordinates
37.460712, -81.810623
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, WHILE OPERATING OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
60-3588
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
UH-1B UH1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RANGER HELICOPTER SERVICES INC
Address
P O BOX 7455
Status
Deregistered
City
ROANOKE
State / Zip Code
VA 24019
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# BFO91DOA01