N94495SIKORSKY S-58D 1990-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

SIKORSKY S-58D S/N: 58-730

Summary

On May 21, 1990, a Sikorsky S-58D (N94495) was involved in an accident near Juneau, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 SEGMENT OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA083. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N94495.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 21, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA083
Location
JUNEAU, AK
Event ID
20001212X23288
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 SEGMENT OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
58-730
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
S-58D S58P
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALASKA SKYCRANES INC
Address
PO BOX 34899
Status
Deregistered
City
JUNEAU
State / Zip Code
AK 99803
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# SEA90LA083