Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 10, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA390
Location
CHULA VISTA, CA
Event ID
20001212X18120
Coordinates
33.150405, -117.279594
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED AND MISJUDGING THE LANDING FLARE ALTITUDE. THE POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FLOAT EQUIPPED HELICOPTER WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2618D
Make
BELL
Serial Number
6676
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROTORS WEST INC
Address
500-F CONDOR DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PAGOSA SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 81147
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# LAX91LA390