Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 17, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA067
Location
LAFAYETTE, IN
Event ID
20001212X22394
Coordinates
40.420406, -86.770057
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE HELICOPTER STUDENT'S IPROPER USE OF THE COLLECTIVE PITCH LEVER DURING THE LANDING PHASE OF FLIGHT. THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPEREINCE, THE RELATIVELY HIGH WIND, AND INADVERTENT LIFTOFF OF THE HELICOPTER WERE FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N90836
Make
BELL
Serial Number
JT001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TOWNSEND JOHN R
Address
PO BOX 372
Status
Deregistered
City
MONTICELLO
State / Zip Code
IN 47960
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# CHI90LA067