Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 10, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW90LA007
Location
HIGH ISLAND 474, GM
Event ID
20001213X29605
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH ONE TIE-DOWN STRAP STILL ATTACHED TO THE HELICOPTER WHICH RESULTED FROM AN INADEQUATEPREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3889W
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3570
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TRE AVIATION CORP
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
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# FTW90LA007