N3606YAEROSPATIALE 350D 1989-10-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AEROSPATIALE 350D S/N: 1236

Summary

On October 04, 1989, a Aerospatiale 350D (N3606Y) was involved in an incident near New Iberia, LA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE SECOND PILOT'S (UNDER INSTRUCTION) MISJUDGEMENT OF AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE DURING THE LEVEL OFF PHASE OF THE AUTOROTATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3606Y.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 4, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW90LA003
Location
NEW IBERIA, LA
Event ID
20001213X29602
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE SECOND PILOT'S (UNDER INSTRUCTION) MISJUDGEMENT OF AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE DURING THE LEVEL OFF PHASE OF THE AUTOROTATION

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSPATIALE
Serial Number
1236
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
350D AS50
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 90808
Status
Deregistered
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
LA 70509
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# FTW90LA003