Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 14, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89FA165
Location
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI
Event ID
20001213X29066
Coordinates
43.619003, -89.770545
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
ATTEMPT BY THE PILOT TO EXCEED THE HOVER PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES OF THE HELICOPTER, AND OPERATING OUTSIDE THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS. THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE HELICOPTER'S ABILITY AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PREPARE AND PLAN PROPERLY FOR THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT ARE FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N49HB
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3562
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MCDERMOTT WAYNE E
Address
200 MAIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SULLIVAN
State / Zip Code
WI 53178
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# CHI89FA165