N25561Continental Copters MK-5 1988-08-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Continental Copters MK-5 S/N: TC-TWH-1

Summary

On August 10, 1988, a Continental Copters MK-5 (N25561) was involved in an accident near Redkey, IN. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT DUE TO DRUGS WHICH RESULTED IN A MISJUDGED APPROACH AND SUBSEQUENT CONTACT WITH TREES DURING THE APPROACH TO AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI88DEX11. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25561.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 10, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88DEX11
Location
REDKEY, IN
Event ID
20001213X26484
Coordinates
40.429878, -84.979629
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT DUE TO DRUGS WHICH RESULTED IN A MISJUDGED APPROACH AND SUBSEQUENT CONTACT WITH TREES DURING THE APPROACH TO AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CONTINENTAL COPTERS
Serial Number
TC-TWH-1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
MK-5
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
TOM CAT MARK 5A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HENDRICKSON FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
21532 QUITNO RD
City
ROCHELLE
State / Zip Code
IL 61068-9413
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# CHI88DEX11