Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 7, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA159
Location
TIERRA AMARILLA, NM
Event ID
20001213X28802
Coordinates
36.700931, -106.540405
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING THE PREMATURE LIFT-OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITIONS, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8132J
Make
BELL
Serial Number
6772
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP
Address
PO BOX 85
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67201-0085
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# DEN89LA159