N1082H

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL 206L-1 S/N: 45403

Summary

On July 11, 1989, a Aerospatiale AS-350-D (N3595B) was involved in an accident near Galveston, TX. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OTHER AIRCRAFT (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT).

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89FA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3595B.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 11, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89FA133
Location
GALVESTON, TX
Event ID
20001213X28828
Coordinates
29.250577, -94.920074
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OTHER AIRCRAFT (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45403
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
206L-1 B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BELL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Address
9001 AIRPORT FREEWAY
Status
Deregistered
City
FT WORTH
State / Zip Code
TX 76180
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# FTW89FA133