N7505YSCHWEIZER 269C 1989-03-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER 269C S/N: S3100

Summary

On March 03, 1989, a Schweizer 269C (N7505Y) was involved in an accident near Forrest Grove, OR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF HIS ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLING-LOAD A TRAILER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7505Y.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 3, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA052
Location
FORREST GROVE, OR
Event ID
20001213X27999
Coordinates
45.549823, -123.149665
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF HIS ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLING-LOAD A TRAILER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
S3100
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
269C H269
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SIMMONS KENT B
Address
7028 COUGAR RIDGE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LEWISTON
State / Zip Code
ID 83501-5785
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# SEA89LA052