1 fatal · Sikorsky S-61A · 2002-03-26 · Lakehead, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA116
Event ID
20020401X00432
Type
Accident
Date
2002-03-26
Location
Lakehead, CA, USA
Coordinates
41.04111, -122.194442
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Sikorsky
Model
S-61A
Registration
N318Y
FAR Part
133
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the flight crew's failure to maintain rotor rpm following a loss of engine power while maneuvering.