N88SEMCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD369D 1991-10-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD369D S/N: 775D

Summary

On October 23, 1991, a Mcdonnell Douglas MD369D (N88SE) was involved in an incident near Beech Grove, IN. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL LINKAGE DURING MAINTENANCE. COMPLACENCY AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE HELICOPTER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND THE PILOT ARE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88SE.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 23, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92LA017
Location
BEECH GROVE, IN
Event ID
20001212X18275
Coordinates
39.720405, -86.089622
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL LINKAGE DURING MAINTENANCE. COMPLACENCY AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE HELICOPTER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND THE PILOT ARE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Serial Number
775D
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
MD369D

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PATHFINDER LEASING LLC
Address
701 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY STE 125
Status
Deregistered
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
NV 89074-6181
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# CHI92LA017