Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 12, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA321
Location
NOVATO, CA
Event ID
20001212X24305
Coordinates
38.099189, -122.629005
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EXECUTION OF THE AUTOROTATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE EXCESSIVE SINK RATE AND MISJUDGING OF THE ALTITUDE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2159W
Make
BRANTLY HELICOPTER
Serial Number
320
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PERKIOMEN AIRWAYS LTD
Address
PO BOX 3634
Status
Deregistered
City
READING
State / Zip Code
PA 19605
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# LAX90LA321