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May 30, 1989 · Bell 206B III · N2756Y
Lewiston, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lewiston, ID
Aircraft
Bell 206B III
Tail Number
N2756Y
Operator
Jerry Wilson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89LA095
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS INTIATED ON SLOPING TERRAIN. THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN AND ROLLED OVER. THE WRECKAGE WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. AN ENGINE TEST RUN WAS PERFORMED WITH NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS REPORTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS INTIATED ON SLOPING TERRAIN. THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN AND ROLLED OVER. THE WRECKAGE WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. AN ENGINE TEST RUN WAS PERFORMED WITH NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B III
Tail NumberN2756Y
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJerry Wilson
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO