Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 19, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA200
Location
FRUITHURST, AL
Event ID
20001213X29029
Coordinates
33.729125, -85.430160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MAIN ROTOR RPM WHILE EXECUTING AN AUTOROTATION WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW AUTOROTATION PROCEDURES AFTER THE REPORTED ENGINE FAILURE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N117V
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1453
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BEER ARTHUR LEE
Address
3367 MIRALOMA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA ROSA
State / Zip Code
CA 95404-1731
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# ATL89FA200