Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 29, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88FA330
Location
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Event ID
20001213X26855
Coordinates
34.499599, -120.120475
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE #1 TURBINE WHEEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNREPORTED OVER TEMPERATURE CYCLES OF THE ENGINE. ALSO CONTRIBUTING WAS THE UNSUITABILITY OF THE LANDING SURFACE FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE 1/4 INCH STEEL SHEETING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2246Q
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45752
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS INC
Address
2001 SE EVANGELINE TRWY
Status
Deregistered
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
LA 70508-2156
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# LAX88FA330