Accident Details
Date
Thursday, November 17, 1988
NTSB Number
FTW89LA021
Location
GULF-OF-MEXICO , GM
Event ID
20001213X27258
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
ENGINE FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT MISJUDGING HIS ALTITUDE DURING THE FLARE RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2780W
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45332
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NOTLEF INC
Address
211 BYERS ROAD BOX 767
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT O'CONNOR
State / Zip Code
TX 77982
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# FTW89LA021