N1107GHUGHES 500D 1990-10-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

HUGHES 500D S/N: 210899D

Summary

On October 04, 1990, a Hughes 500D (N1107G) was involved in an accident near Kennsington, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF DUE TO DYNAMIC ROLLOVER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S SELECTION OF AN UNEVEN LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91FA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1107G.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 4, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC91FA001
Location
KENNSINGTON, AK
Event ID
20001212X24392
Coordinates
58.579593, -134.769393
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF DUE TO DYNAMIC ROLLOVER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S SELECTION OF AN UNEVEN LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
210899D
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
500D H500
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TEMSCO HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 5057
Status
Deregistered
City
KETCHIKAN
State / Zip Code
AK 99901
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# ANC91FA001