N1168U

Substantial
Minor

SIKORSKY S-58ET S/N: 58-1070

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 15, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA160
Location
SANTA ANA, CA
Event ID
20001213X28109
Coordinates
33.670063, -117.900192
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR RESULTING FROM EXCESSIVE LOADING DURING GROUND OPERATIONS, AND FATIGUE CRACKING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
58-1070
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
S-58ET S58P
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
14
FAA Model
S-58ET

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HELI-FLITE INC
Address
1965 AVIATION DR # F
City
CORONA
State / Zip Code
CA 92878-8709
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# LAX89FA160