Summary
On May 30, 1989, a Hughes 369HS (N9238F) was involved in an incident near Niagara Falls, NY. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE AND AVOID THE CABLES.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9238F.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 30, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA171
Location
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Event ID
20001213X28427
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE AND AVOID THE CABLES.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
369HS
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DRESSLER DAVID L
Address
224 POWELL AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CLARENDON HILLS
State / Zip Code
IL 60514
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# NYC89LA171