N34APBEECH H18 1989-06-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH H18 S/N: BA-746

Summary

On June 11, 1989, a Beech H18 (N34AP) was involved in an accident near Waipio Valley, HI. The accident resulted in 11 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION TO MANEUVER WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE OVER OR IN A A CANYON AREA. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS AND SCENIC AIR TOUR'S LACK OF SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO ITS PILOTS CONCERNING SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA89MA058. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N34AP.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 11, 1989
NTSB Number
DCA89MA058
Location
WAIPIO VALLEY, HI
Event ID
20001213X28542
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
11
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
11

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION TO MANEUVER WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE OVER OR IN A A CANYON AREA. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS AND SCENIC AIR TOUR'S LACK OF SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO ITS PILOTS CONCERNING SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
BA-746
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
H18 BE18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# DCA89MA058