NONE · BELL 206L-1 · 1988-09-29 · SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX88FA330
Event ID
20001213X26855
Type
Accident
Date
1988-09-29
Location
SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.499599, -120.120475
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
206L-1
Registration
N2246Q
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE #1 TURBINE WHEEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNREPORTED OVER TEMPERATURE CYCLES OF THE ENGINE. ALSO CONTRIBUTING WAS THE UNSUITABILITY OF THE LANDING SURFACE FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE 1/4 INCH STEEL SHEETING.