Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 17, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA087
Location
LEWISTON, ID
Event ID
20001213X28438
Coordinates
46.160099, -116.919395
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE HELICOPTER'S FLIGHT CONTROLS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE EXTERNAL LOAD CHARACTERISTICS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5013C
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2568
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HELICOPTERS INC
Address
8227 GRAVOIS
Status
Deregistered
City
ST LOUIS
State / Zip Code
MO 63123
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# SEA89LA087