NTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N1096L and the event date: after July 21, 1975, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB SEA99FA018Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaholah, WATurbine wheel failure as the result of a low-cycle fatigue crack that initiated in a beyond-limits grinding gouge. Factors include improper maintenance by unknown parties and tree stumps that prohibited a successful emergency landing.NTSB SEA98LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOso, WAThe separation of the 90 degree gearbox and tail rotor assembly for undetermined reasons followed by the inability of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the rotorcraft.NTSB SEA85LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHumptulips, WAWhen the hoisting cable on the helicopter failed, the hook end rebounded into the rotor system. The rotor system failed from the structural damage imposed and the acft went into an uncontroled descent impacting the ground on the left skid.NTSB SEA82FYM16Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBirkenfeld, ORThe pilot stated that the fuel gauge indicated 150 lbs of fuel remaining when he began the flight. Since the drop point was within 2 to 3 minutes of the departure point, he elected to proceed without refueling. While hovering and being guided into the drop…
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N1096L and the event date: after July 21, 1975, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19981208032939AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Queets, WAHughes 369D helicopter was lifting an external load of shingles when it flew into a tree and crashed. (.19) on December 8, 1998, about 1145 pacific standard time, a Hughes 369D, N1096L, registered to and operated by eagle air helicopters as a 14 CFR part 133…Accident 19980810020269ANormal Cruise · Darrington, WAHelicopter crashed when the tail rotor failed while performing logging operation. (-23) see attached. No narrative attached. (.19) on August 10, 1998, approximately 1000 pacific daylight time, a Mcdonnell Douglas 500D helicopter, N1096L, registered to and…Incident 19841113076319INormal Cruise · Humtulips, WASling rope broke and hook became entangled in main rotor. Rope wrapped around and severed tail boom.Accident 19820519017419AHovering · Birkenfeld, ORLow fuel light flickered. Began landing for fuel. Engine quit. Struck hillside. No usable fuel in tank.
Other aircraft with N1096L · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N1096L now.