N6359EBELL 47G 1989-10-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47G S/N: N6359E

Summary

On October 28, 1989, a Bell 47G (N6359E) was involved in an accident near West Palm Beach, FL. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE AND GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90LA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6359E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 28, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA90LA018
Location
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001213X29660
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE AND GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
N6359E
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRANNON DWIGHT D
Address
ONE FIRST NATIONAL PLAZA
Status
Deregistered
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45402
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# MIA90LA018