N276KABELL 206B 1991-07-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

BELL 206B S/N: 1949

Summary

On July 22, 1991, a Bell 206B (N276KA) was involved in an accident near Toutle, WA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 5 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND CORRECT FOR THE RIGHT YAWING CONDITION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, DIVERTED ATTENTION, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPEREINCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N276KA.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 22, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA184
Location
TOUTLE, WA
Event ID
20001212X17690
Coordinates
46.310161, -122.690589
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND CORRECT FOR THE RIGHT YAWING CONDITION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, DIVERTED ATTENTION, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPEREINCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1949
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
206B B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CARSON LEASING AND EQUITY INC
Address
1655 CAPITOL ST NE
Status
Deregistered
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
OR 97303
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# SEA91FA184