N3195BBELL 206B-III 1989-09-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL 206B-III S/N: 3858

Summary

On September 10, 1989, a Bell 206B-III (N3195B) was involved in an accident near White Plains, MD. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THAT HE DELAYED HIS CLIMB DURING A NIGHT TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE DARK NIGHT AND SURROUNDING OBSTRUCTIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO89FA079. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3195B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 10, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89FA079
Location
WHITE PLAINS, MD
Event ID
20001213X29307
Coordinates
38.590190, -76.969970
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THAT HE DELAYED HIS CLIMB DURING A NIGHT TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE DARK NIGHT AND SURROUNDING OBSTRUCTIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3858
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206B-III B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# BFO89FA079