N51633

Destroyed
Fatal

ENSTROM F28C S/N: 397

Summary

On September 07, 1990, a Enstrom F28C (N51633) was involved in an accident near Santa Paula, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE EXCESSIVE APPROACH SPEED TO THE PINNACLE LANDING POINT AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING FLARE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA316. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51633.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 7, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA316
Location
SANTA PAULA, CA
Event ID
20001212X24293
Coordinates
34.399906, -119.069679
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE EXCESSIVE APPROACH SPEED TO THE PINNACLE LANDING POINT AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING FLARE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
397
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
F28C EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NEW LIFE MINISTRIES
Address
222 TIMPOOCHEE DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
INDIAN HARBOR BCH
State / Zip Code
FL 32935
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# LAX90FA316