N43921Texas Helicopter M47A WASP 1990-08-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Texas Helicopter M47A WASP S/N: 76-003

Summary

On August 27, 1990, a Texas Helicopter M47A WASP (N43921) was involved in an incident near Stockton, 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 MISJUDGED THE ALTITUDE DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN PHASE OF THE AUTOROTATION. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT ARE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAGNETO.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVD03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N43921.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 27, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVD03
Location
STOCKTON, CA
Event ID
20001212X24030
Coordinates
37.959621, -121.259399
Nearest Airport
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 MISJUDGED THE ALTITUDE DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN PHASE OF THE AUTOROTATION. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT ARE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAGNETO.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TEXAS HELICOPTER
Serial Number
76-003
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
M47A WASP
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
OH-13E/M74

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COSTA SPRAYING INC
Address
18520 ROAD 152
City
TULARE
State / Zip Code
CA 93274
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# LAX90DVD03