Aviation accident NYC87DNC06

1 fatal · ENSTROM F-28A · 1987-07-03 · MASON, NH, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC87DNC06
Event ID: 20001213X31622
Type: Accident
Date: 1987-07-03
Location: MASON, NH, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: ENSTROM
Model: F-28A
Registration: N9271
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

THE LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER THE TAIL ROTOR STRUCK THE TREES AND DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN FLYING IN WEATHER CONDITIONS BEYOND HIS CAPABILITIES WAS A FACTOR.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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