Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 2, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA259
Location
PALM SPRINGS, CA
Event ID
20001213X29147
Coordinates
33.849494, -116.559593
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANIPULATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MAINTAIN ENGINE/ROTOR RPM AND HIS DECISION TO ENTER AN AUTOROTATION (FORCED LANDING). HIS EAGERNESS TO LAND AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N971JG
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0843
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NEWPORT TRANSPORT INC
Address
3100 W PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW PORT BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 92663
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# LAX89LA259