Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 6, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA297
Location
MURRIETA, CA
Event ID
20001213X29407
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATES IN THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT. THE ORIGIN OF THE CONTAMINATES WAS NOT DETERMINED. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE HELICOPTER WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH FLOATS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N111JG
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1115
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NATIONAL HELICOPTER SERVICE AND ENGINEERING CO
Address
16800 ROSCOE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
CA 91406
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# LAX89LA297