N2187P

Substantial
None

BELL 206BIII S/N: 3499

Summary

On May 08, 1990, a Bell 206BIII (N2187P) was involved in an incident near Kaplan, LA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF THE RIGHT SKID ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE LATERAL CENTER OF GRAVITY TO BE EXCEEDED DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKE OFF.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA107. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2187P.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 8, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA107
Location
KAPLAN, LA
Event ID
20001212X23147
Coordinates
29.999286, -92.280761
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF THE RIGHT SKID ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE LATERAL CENTER OF GRAVITY TO BE EXCEEDED DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKE OFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3499
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
206BIII B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SUMMIT HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 909
Status
Deregistered
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
VA 24153-0909
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# FTW90LA107