N4556DSIKORSKY H-34J 1989-09-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

SIKORSKY H-34J S/N: 145668

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
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

Registration
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
145668
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
H-34J S434
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

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