Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
16
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
MOUNTAIN LIFEFLIGHT
Address
471-920 JOHNSTONVILLE RD
HANGAR 4 SUSANVILLE AIRPORT
City
SUSANVILLE
State / Zip Code
California96130
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
51671247
Mode S Code (Hex)
A772A7
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2009 | WPR10FA055 | Substantial | Fatal | The pilot became spatially disoriented while maneuvering on a dark night, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. |
| Feb 22, 1989 | NYC89FA089 | Destroyed | Minor | FAILURE OF THE FAA FLIGHT EXAMINER (F/E) TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE AUTOROTATION, AND IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF INFORMATION IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL CONCERNING AUTOROTATIONS, THE FLIGHT EXAMINER'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN AND MOUND OF DIRT (DIRT BANK) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
Nov 14, 2009WPR10FA055
Substantial
Fatal
The pilot became spatially disoriented while maneuvering on a dark night, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
Feb 22, 1989NYC89FA089
Destroyed
Minor
FAILURE OF THE FAA FLIGHT EXAMINER (F/E) TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE AUTOROTATION, AND IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF INFORMATION IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL CONCERNING AUTOROTATIONS, THE FLIGHT EXAMINER'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN AND MOUND OF DIRT (DIRT BANK) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Additional Details
Registration
N5793P
Serial Number
1476
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC