Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 31, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA141
Location
WADING RIVER, NY
Event ID
20001213X28426
Coordinates
40.939758, -72.810363
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONTROL THE RATE OF DESCENT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A POWER LOSS DUE TO A COMPRESSOR FAILURE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N501RS
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45050
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC89LA141