N1442ZContinental Copters MK 5A TOMCAT 1990-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Continental Copters MK 5A TOMCAT S/N: H176

Summary

On July 27, 1990, a Continental Copters MK 5A TOMCAT (N1442Z) was involved in an accident near Constantine, MI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID POWER LINES IN HIS AREA OF OPERATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DET04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1442Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 27, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DET04
Location
CONSTANTINE, MI
Event ID
20001212X23623
Coordinates
41.830253, -85.660949
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID POWER LINES IN HIS AREA OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CONTINENTAL COPTERS
Serial Number
H176
Model / ICAO
MK 5A TOMCAT

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STEARNS COUNTY NATIONAL BANK
Address
PO BOX 540
Status
Deregistered
City
ALBANY
State / Zip Code
MN 56307-0540
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# CHI90DET04