Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 14, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DXQ04
Location
BIEBER, CA
Event ID
20001212X24035
Coordinates
41.060199, -121.109634
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 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHEN INTENTIONALLY SLOWING HIS AIRCRAFT TO OFF LOAD WATER ON FIRE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ARM AND RELEASE THE EXTERNAL LOAD.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N64789
Make
BELL
Serial Number
62-4598
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
RR 2 BOX 870
Status
Deregistered
City
RIDGE SPRING
State / Zip Code
SC 29129-9425
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# LAX90DXQ04