Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 26, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA104
Location
ARDMORE, OK
Event ID
20001213X28328
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS DEVELOPING A DANGEROUS SINK RATE DURING THE AUTOROTATION AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY EXECUTING A POWER RECOVERY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2202C
Make
BELL
Serial Number
M-1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
VERSATILE AVIATION INC
Address
1333 SO LAKE MURRAY DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ARDMORE
State / Zip Code
OK 73401
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# FTW89LA104