N16712BELL 206B 1991-11-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL 206B S/N: 2181

Summary

On November 09, 1991, a Bell 206B (N16712) was involved in an accident near Hilo, HI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries, with 2 people uninjured out of 5 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH A LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR EFFECTIVENESS PHENOMENA AND THE RESULTANT PILOT INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N16712.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 9, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92LA041
Location
HILO, HI
Event ID
20001212X18472
Coordinates
19.689947, -155.079360
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH A LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR EFFECTIVENESS PHENOMENA AND THE RESULTANT PILOT INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2181
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206B B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
200 W MERCER ST STE E-500
Status
Deregistered
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98119
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# LAX92LA041