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Aviation accident LAX95LA113

SERS · BELL 47G-5 · 1995-02-20 · SONOMA, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX95LA113
Event ID
20001207X02997
Type
Accident
Date
1995-02-20
Location
SONOMA, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.239799, -122.45906

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
BELL
Model
47G-5
Registration
N1309X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions during initial climb. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his decision to fly with an inadequately cleaned bubble which partially obstructed his vision. Sun glare was an additional factor in the accident.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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