MINR · Bell 47G-3B-2 · 1991-09-10 · CHULA VISTA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91LA390
Event ID
20001212X18120
Type
Accident
Date
1991-09-10
Location
CHULA VISTA, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.150405, -117.279594
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-3B-2
Registration
N2618D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED AND MISJUDGING THE LANDING FLARE ALTITUDE. THE POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FLOAT EQUIPPED HELICOPTER WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.