NONE · AEROSPATIALE AS-355-F2 · 1989-04-14 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA89LA086
Event ID
20001213X28211
Type
Accident
Date
1989-04-14
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Coordinates
36.140659, -115.179718
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
AEROSPATIALE
Model
AS-355-F2
Registration
N225CC
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION IN SELECTING AN UNSUITABLE AREA FOR PRACTICE LANDINGS AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT RESULTING IN A TAIL ROTOR STRIKE AND LOSS OF ANTITORQUE CONTROL.