Summary
On April 11, 1989, a Sikorsky S-58T (N4247U) was involved in an accident near Milwaukee, WI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: DISCONNECT OF THE TAILROTOR DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89FA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4247U.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 11, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89FA071
Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
Event ID
20001213X28056
Coordinates
42.980186, -87.900184
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
DISCONNECT OF THE TAILROTOR DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4247U
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
58-1537
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MAULE AIR INC
Address
2099 GA HIGHWAY 133 S
Status
Deregistered
City
MOULTRIE
State / Zip Code
GA 31768-1760
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# CHI89FA071