Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 10, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90FA067
Location
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Event ID
20001212X22620
Coordinates
40.750297, -73.979995
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE WIND RESULTING IN A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. ADDITIONALLY THE LOSS OF LIFT WHEN THE HELICOPTER FLEW OFF THE HELIPORT PLATFORM, PRIOR TO REACHING EFFECTIVE TRANSLATIONAL LIFT, RESULTED IN THE HELICOPTER SETTLING INTO THE WATER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N16664
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45101
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ISLAND HELICOPTER CORPORATION
Address
NORTH AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
GARDEN CITY
State / Zip Code
NY 11530
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# NYC90FA067