Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 23, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA090
Location
LEADVILLE, CO
Event ID
20001213X27881
Coordinates
39.240829, -106.290359
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE ADEQUATELY FOR WIND CONDITIONS WITH RUDDER PEDALS WHILE MANEUVERING IN UNFAVORABLE WIND AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5008Q
Make
BELL
Serial Number
47009
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TURBINES LTD
Address
140 19TH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST POINT
State / Zip Code
NE 68788-4506
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# DEN89LA090