N5777PAEROSPATIALE AS355F 1988-04-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

AEROSPATIALE AS355F S/N: 5022

Summary

On April 17, 1988, a Aerospatiale AS355F (N5777P) was involved in an accident near Cajon, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88FA163. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5777P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 17, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88FA163
Location
CAJON, CA
Event ID
20001213X25488
Coordinates
34.250259, -117.540611
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSPATIALE
Serial Number
5022
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
AS355F AS55
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NAIDENOFF JOHN V
Address
116 WHITMAN BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
ELYRIA
State / Zip Code
OH 43036
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# LAX88FA163