Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 14, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA086
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV
Event ID
20001213X28211
Coordinates
36.140659, -115.179718
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION IN SELECTING AN UNSUITABLE AREA FOR PRACTICE LANDINGS AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT RESULTING IN A TAIL ROTOR STRIKE AND LOSS OF ANTITORQUE CONTROL.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N225CC
Make
AEROSPATIALE
Serial Number
5372
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
AS-355-F2
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES INC
Address
2880 LAS VEGAS BLVD SOUTH
Status
Deregistered
City
LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
NV 89109
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# SEA89LA086