N2770X

Substantial
None

BELL L4 EXPERIMENTAL S/N: 51022

Summary

On August 24, 1991, a Bell L4 EXPERIMENTAL (N2770X) was involved in an incident near Arlington, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING THE PLANNED AUTOROTATION AND HIS IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA154. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2770X.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 24, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA154
Location
ARLINGTON, TX
Event ID
20001212X17875
Coordinates
32.760662, -97.140357
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING THE PLANNED AUTOROTATION AND HIS IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
51022
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
L4 EXPERIMENTAL B214
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Status
Deregistered
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# FTW91LA154