Aviation accident CHI91FA294

3 fatal · Bell-K Copter 47D1 · 1991-09-15 · LAURIE, MO, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI91FA294
Event ID: 20001212X18052
Type: Accident
Date: 1991-09-15
Location: LAURIE, MO, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Bell-K Copter
Model: 47D1
Registration: N7768
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DUSK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT, DUE TO IMPAIRMENT FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BEFORE FLIGHT, HIS INTENTIONAL BUZZING, AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT (FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID POWER LINES).

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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