Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
16
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
MOORE HELICOPTER SERVICES INC
Address
RR 4 BOX 161
City
CRESTON
State / Zip Code
Iowa50801
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
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Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
50207214
Mode S Code (Hex)
A10E8C
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1989 | DEN89FA101 | Substantial | None | AN ENCOUNTER WITH STRONG DOWN-SLOPE WINDS AND GUSTS DURING A CRITIACAL PHASE OF FLIGHT WHICH CAUSED POWER REQUIRED TO EXCEED POWER AVAILABLE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNHILL TERRAIN AND THE DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS. |
| Jan 8, 1989 | DEN89LA059 | Substantial | None | THE SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING SITE BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN TAIL ROTOR CONTACT WITH THE TERRAIN AND SHEARING OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT. |
Apr 5, 1989DEN89FA101
Substantial
None
AN ENCOUNTER WITH STRONG DOWN-SLOPE WINDS AND GUSTS DURING A CRITIACAL PHASE OF FLIGHT WHICH CAUSED POWER REQUIRED TO EXCEED POWER AVAILABLE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNHILL TERRAIN AND THE DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS.
Jan 8, 1989DEN89LA059
Substantial
None
THE SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING SITE BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN TAIL ROTOR CONTACT WITH THE TERRAIN AND SHEARING OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT.
Additional Details
Registration
N16733
Serial Number
2138
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
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Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC