Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 24, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91FA228
Location
CARMEL, IN
Event ID
20001212X17486
Coordinates
39.959552, -86.170158
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S DELAYING REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM FOR TAKEOFF, FAILURE TO ABORT TAKEOFF AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN HELICOPTERS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8017D
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1009
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WRIGHT AIVATION CORPORATION
Address
10479 DITCH ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
CARMEL
State / Zip Code
IN 46032
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# CHI91FA228