N26198

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON R22 BETA S/N: 0724

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 20, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA165
Location
STOCKTON, CA
Event ID
20001213X28110
Coordinates
37.899234, -121.400337
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT BY FLYING WHILE PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL & DRUGS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. THE LIGHT CONDITION (AT NIGHT) AND THE OBSTRUCTIONS (POWER LINES AND BUILDING) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N26198
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0724
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R22 BETA R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ENVIROMENTAL TRANS SPECIALISTS
Address
4343 CHILES ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
DAVIS
State / Zip Code
CA 95616
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# LAX89FA165