N132SHAEROSPATIALE AS-350D 1989-08-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

AEROSPATIALE AS-350D S/N: 1335

Summary

On August 28, 1989, a Aerospatiale AS-350D (N132SH) was involved in an accident near Blanchard, ID. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: OVERHEATING AND SEIZURE OF THE SWASHPLATE BEARING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT BREAKUP OF THE HELICOPTER AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE GROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89FA202. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N132SH.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 28, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89FA202
Location
BLANCHARD, ID
Event ID
20001213X29094
Coordinates
48.040271, -116.960517
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

OVERHEATING AND SEIZURE OF THE SWASHPLATE BEARING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT BREAKUP OF THE HELICOPTER AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSPATIALE
Serial Number
1335
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
AS-350D AS50
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EAGLE HELICOPTERS INC
Address
E 5311 RUTTER AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
WA 99212
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# DEN89FA202