N8620AENSTROM F28F 1990-09-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ENSTROM F28F S/N: 711

Summary

On September 06, 1990, a Enstrom F28F (N8620A) was involved in an incident near Beatty, NV. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO LAND. LOOSE SHALE ROCK AND SLOPING DOWNHILL TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA335. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8620A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 6, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA335
Location
BEATTY, NV
Event ID
20001212X24316
Coordinates
37.089820, -116.790031
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO LAND. LOOSE SHALE ROCK AND SLOPING DOWNHILL TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
711
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
F28F EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HISER HELICOPTERS INC
Address
1969 AVIATION DR C
Status
Deregistered
City
CORONA
State / Zip Code
CA 91720
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# LAX90LA335