MINR · BELL 206B II · 1990-08-14 · SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX90LA283
Event ID
20001212X24048
Type
Accident
Date
1990-08-14
Location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.79076, -122.459129
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
206B II
Registration
N2917W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE HELICOPTER IN A FLIGHT REGIME CONDUCIVE TO UNANTICIPATED RIGHT YAW.