N49608BELL 206B 1989-05-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL 206B S/N: 1733

Summary

On May 25, 1989, a Bell 206B (N49608) was involved in an accident near Camp Verde, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONS IN HIS FLIGHT PATH AND VISUALLY DETECT OBSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO AVERT A COLLISION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA203. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N49608.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 25, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA203
Location
CAMP VERDE, AZ
Event ID
20001213X28337
Coordinates
34.479907, -111.779632
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONS IN HIS FLIGHT PATH AND VISUALLY DETECT OBSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO AVERT A COLLISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1733
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206B B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BELL FORD
Address
2401 W BELL ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85023
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# LAX89FA203