MINR · Sikorsky S-58JT · 2003-12-22 · Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI04LA047
Event ID
20040202X00138
Type
Accident
Date
2003-12-22
Location
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.237777, -83.530281
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Sikorsky
Model
S-58JT
Registration
N598S
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot became disoriented and attempted to land the helicopter at the wrong ramp resulting in his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the approach. The light poles were a factor to the accident.