Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 8, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA265
Location
SUSANVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001213X28883
Coordinates
38.729290, -119.839820
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT DECISION TO ENTER A DESCENT WHEN HE LOST YAW CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. TURBULENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND AN ABRUPT TOUCHDOWN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6306
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
58-1491
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
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# LAX89LA265