1 fatal · MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 520N · 1994-09-28 · MESA, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX94FA383
Event ID
20001206X02276
Type
Accident
Date
1994-09-28
Location
MESA, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.429454, -111.710746
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Model
520N
Registration
N520NT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE CHASE HELICOPTER PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE LEAD HELICOPTER DURING A NIGHT APPROACH TO LAND. POSSIBLE FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, AND INADEQUATE RADIO COORDINATION BETWEEN FLIGHT CREWS OF THE TWO HELICOPTERS.