2 fatal · ROBINSON R22A · 1989-01-22 · SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX89FA092
Event ID
20001213X27602
Type
Accident
Date
1989-01-22
Location
SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.450214, -119.79988
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON
Model
R22A
Registration
N8529C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE, PROPER AIRSPEED FOR THE REDUCED VISIBILITY, AND AN ADEQUATE VISUAL OUTLOOK TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH POWER TRANSMISSION CABLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO FOG.