N5012JBELL 206L-1 1988-12-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206L-1 S/N: 45210

Summary

On December 18, 1988, a Bell 206L-1 (N5012J) was involved in an accident near Linwood, KS. The accident resulted in 4 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION, INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND CLEARANCE NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5012J.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 18, 1988
NTSB Number
MKC89LA041
Location
LINWOOD, KS
Event ID
20001213X27478
Coordinates
38.999298, -95.029396
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION, INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND CLEARANCE NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45210
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206L-1 B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NORTH AIR HELICOPTERS INC
Address
SHORT LOTS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FRANKFORT
State / Zip Code
NY 13340
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# MKC89LA041