N414ASIKORSKY S-55B 1987-04-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SIKORSKY S-55B S/N: 55279

Summary

On April 23, 1987, a Sikorsky S-55B (N414A) was involved in an accident near De Quincy, LA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW87LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N414A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 23, 1987
NTSB Number
FTW87LA101
Location
DE QUINCY, LA
Event ID
20001213X30684
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SIKORSKY
Serial Number
55279
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
S-55B S55P
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GULF-SOUTH HELICOPTERS INC
Address
ROUTE 1 BOX 290
Status
Deregistered
City
GRAND BAY
State / Zip Code
AL 36541
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW87LA101