N16733

Substantial
None

BELL 206B-III S/N: 2138

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 5, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89FA101
Location
PARK CITY, UT
Event ID
20001213X28071
Coordinates
40.640037, -111.489067
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

AN ENCOUNTER WITH STRONG DOWN-SLOPE WINDS AND GUSTS DURING A CRITIACAL PHASE OF FLIGHT WHICH CAUSED POWER REQUIRED TO EXCEED POWER AVAILABLE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNHILL TERRAIN AND THE DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N16733
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2138
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
206B-III B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MOORE HELICOPTER SERVICES INC
Address
RR 4 BOX 161
Status
Deregistered
City
CRESTON
State / Zip Code
IA 50801
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# DEN89FA101