Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 7, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA317
Location
BEATTY, NV
Event ID
20001212X24302
Coordinates
37.090255, -116.789207
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN INADEQUATE CRUISE ALTITUDE AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS RELATED TO THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, RISING TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED AND IMPROPER USE OF THE COLLECTIVE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N85594
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0473
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HELISTREAM INC
Address
19300 IKE JONES RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA ANA
State / Zip Code
CA 92707
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# LAX90LA317