1 fatal · McDonnell Douglas 369E · 1989-12-29 · SANTA ROSA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX90FA060
Event ID
20001213X29968
Type
Accident
Date
1989-12-29
Location
SANTA ROSA, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.530872, -120.95977
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
369E
Registration
N1604L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR EFFECTIVENESS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT ALLOWING THE MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT TO BE EXCEEDED, AND THE TAILWIND.