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February 6, 1989 · Cameron A-140 · N2912R
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (1 serious injury, 5 minor injuries)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Cameron A-140
Tail Number
N2912R
Operator
Escape Adventures
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
LAX89LA104
DURING A SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT, AFTER TAKEOFF, THE WINDS INCREASED. THE PILOT PREPARED FOR A HIGH WIND LANDING AND BRIEFED THE PASSENGERS. THE BASKET IMPACTED THE GROUND, TIPPED AND WAS DRAGGED FOR SEVERAL FEET BEFORE COMING TO REST. ONE PASSENGER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE HARD LANDING. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE STRONG PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT DISPLAYED POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY NOT PROPERLY EVALUATING THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
DURING A SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT, AFTER TAKEOFF, THE WINDS INCREASED. THE PILOT PREPARED FOR A HIGH WIND LANDING AND BRIEFED THE PASSENGERS. THE BASKET IMPACTED THE GROUND, TIPPED AND WAS DRAGGED FOR SEVERAL FEET BEFORE COMING TO REST. ONE PASSENGER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE HARD LANDING. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE STRONG PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron A-140
Tail NumberN2912R
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageMinor
OperatorEscape Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown · UNKNOWN · Unknown
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (1 serious injury, 5 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total6
Crew 1Age 30 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility45 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:45
Weather SourcePILO