# NTSB Accident SEA89LA086
> **AEROSPATIALE AS-355-F2** · 1989-04-14 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA · NONE
## 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.

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