Summary
On September 15, 1989, a Sikorsky H-34J (N4556D) was involved in an incident near Louisville, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION OF THE MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL89LA212. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4556D.
Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 15, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA212
Location
LOUISVILLE, GA
Event ID
20001213X29300
Coordinates
32.989925, -82.399200
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION OF THE MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MCGOWAN CLIFTON D
Address
RT 1 BOX 217A
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDWAY
State / Zip Code
GA 31320
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# ATL89LA212