MINR · SIKORSKY S-58T · 1989-07-08 · SUSANVILLE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX89LA265
Event ID
20001213X28883
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-08
Location
SUSANVILLE, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.72929, -119.83982
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SIKORSKY
Model
S-58T
Registration
N6306
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT DECISION TO ENTER A DESCENT WHEN HE LOST YAW CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. TURBULENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND AN ABRUPT TOUCHDOWN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.