Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 31, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA122
Location
BECKET, MA
Event ID
20001212X23275
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A POWER LOSS DUE TO OIL STARVATION, AFTER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO COMPLY WITH LYCOMING DIRECTIVES DURING THE ENGINE OVERHAUL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N39268
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2957
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HELI-GUAM INC
Address
PO BOX 12761
Status
Deregistered
City
TAMUNING
State / Zip Code
GU 96931
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# NYC90LA122