Accident Details
Date
Friday, February 24, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA092
Location
OKLAWAHA, FL
Event ID
20001213X27775
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY CONTROL THE HELICOPTER DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING ON THE BACK OF A TRUCK. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING SIMILAR LANDINGS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N863Z
Make
BELL
Serial Number
C5003
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1800 ABALONE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
CA 90501-3703
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# MIA89LA092