N2780W

Substantial
Serious

BELL 206L-1 S/N: 45332

Summary

On November 17, 1988, a Bell 206L-1 (N2780W) was involved in an accident near Gulf-of-mexico, GM. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: ENGINE FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT MISJUDGING HIS ALTITUDE DURING THE FLARE RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2780W.

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
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45332
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206L-1 B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

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