# NTSB Accident LAX89LA265
> **SIKORSKY S-58T** · 1989-07-08 · SUSANVILLE, CA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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