4 fatal · BELL 206B3 · 1994-04-03 · LAMOILLE, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA94FA096
Event ID
20001206X01169
Type
Accident
Date
1994-04-03
Location
LAMOILLE, NV, USA
Coordinates
40.760349, -115.410812
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
206B3
Registration
N27736
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
Unk
Probable cause
THE INGESTION OF FOREIGN MATERIAL (SNOW) IN THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN A FLAMEOUT (LOSS OF ENGINE POWER). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS (SNOW FALLING & HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE), THE LACK OF SNOW COVERS TO PROTECT THE ENGINE INTAKES WHILE PARKED AND AWAITING FOR THE WEATHER CONDITIONS TO IMPROVE, IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND THE COMPANY/OPERATOR MANAGEMENT, INADEQUATE INFORMATION IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING.