Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 16, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90FA130
Location
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Event ID
20001212X23489
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DURING MANEUVERING FLIGHT. DARKNESS AND THE PILOT'S MANNER OF FLYING THE AIRCRAFT (OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE RELATED FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N67223
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3471
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BADGER HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 201
Status
Deregistered
City
WALL
State / Zip Code
SD 57790-0201
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# MKC90FA130