Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 17, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA088
Location
KETCHIKAN, AK
Event ID
20001213X28439
Coordinates
55.609714, -131.580123
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT MISJUDGING CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING A HOVER DESCENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N614RM
Make
BELL
Serial Number
28019
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 1337
Status
Deregistered
City
PROVO
State / Zip Code
UT 84603
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# SEA89LA088