N62108CONTINENTAL COPTERS MK5A 1991-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CONTINENTAL COPTERS MK5A S/N: TC-HFS-1

Summary

On September 26, 1991, a Continental Copters MK5A (N62108) was involved in an incident near Franklin, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL CABLE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N62108.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 26, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA180
Location
Franklin, GA
Event ID
20001212X18030
Coordinates
33.276933, -85.101470
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL CABLE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CONTINENTAL COPTERS
Serial Number
TC-HFS-1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
MK5A ELTO
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GULF HELICOPTER INC
Address
8409 ROBERT JEFFERSON DR
Status
Deregistered
City
THEODORE
State / Zip Code
AL 36582
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# ATL91LA180