Accident Details
Date
Thursday, January 12, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA033
Location
BELL MOUNTAIN, AK
Event ID
20001213X27518
Coordinates
62.449001, -149.789642
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF HIS CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TERRAIN DUE TO DISTORTED VISUAL PERCEPTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WHITEOUT CONDITION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5074R
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
1151D
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NEW ORLEANS AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 384
Status
Deregistered
City
HARVEY
State / Zip Code
LA 70059
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# ANC89LA033