N273E

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206A S/N: 167

Summary

On April 27, 1989, a Bell 206A (N273E) was involved in an accident near Bedminster, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DUE TO AN UNDETERMINED POWER LOSS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA126. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N273E.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 27, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA126
Location
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Event ID
20001213X28195
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DUE TO AN UNDETERMINED POWER LOSS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
167
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
206A B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAMAPO HELICOPTERS INC
Address
SMITH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SPRING VALLEY
State / Zip Code
NY 10977
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# NYC89LA126