N917JS

Substantial
None

Schweizer 300C S/N: 1355

Summary

On July 07, 1990, a Schweizer 300C (N917JS) was involved in an incident near San Jose, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA246. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N917JS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 7, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA246
Location
SAN JOSE, CA
Event ID
20001212X23737
Coordinates
37.340030, -121.900917
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
1355
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
300C H269
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
XCELL AERO INC
Address
107 CHESSMAN ST PO BOX 450
Status
Deregistered
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
CO 80516
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# LAX90LA246