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June 26, 1994 · Mcdonnell Douglas OH-6A · N5473X
Ocotillo, CA
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 1994
Location
Ocotillo, CA
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas OH-6A
Tail Number
N5473X
Operator
Us Dept of Justice
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94T#A07
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Runway Length0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas OH-6A
Tail NumberN5473X
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUs Dept of Justice
Operating RulePart 103
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter0