Aviation accident LAX07TA001

Name: aviation accident: Erickson S64E near Ojai (2006-10-01)
Start: 2006-10-01
Location: Ojai, CA, USA

MINR · Erickson S64E · 2006-10-01 · Ojai, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX07TA001
Event ID: 20061006X01477
Type: Accident
Date: 2006-10-01
Location: Ojai, CA, USA
Coordinates: 34.548332, -119.186668

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 2
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Erickson
Model: S64E
Registration: N189AC
FAR Part: PUBU
Engines: 2
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing factors were the retardant tank and snorkel designs.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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