Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 18, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA068
Location
RONKONKOMA, NY
Event ID
20001213X27654
Coordinates
40.800243, -73.120193
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT CONTROLS AND A RESULTING LOW ROTOR RPM CONDITION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9021M
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0021
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SUFFOLK HELICOPTERS INC
Address
SCHAEFER DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
RONKONKOMA
State / Zip Code
NY 11779
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# NYC89LA068