NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N3179X and the event date: after May 7, 1974, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ANC95LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenai, AKThe pilot's failure to follow the information in the flight manual concerning the use of the particle separator kit and deflector kit when operating in falling snow. Factors were the rough terrain in the forced landing area and no installation of the…NTSB LAX86LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaimea, HIWhile on a local flt, the plt descended to aprx 500 ft AGL and flew the helicopter along a coastal area. He reported the helicopter suddenly lost power and he initiated an autorotative landing to the beach where the helicopter 'had a hard landing.' An exam…NTSB LAX85LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLahaina, HIThe pilot reported that the engine failed at an altitude of 800 feet MSL during the climb to cruise phase of a sightseeing flight with 3 passengers on board. The acft landed in the surf of the pacific ocean and damaged the tail rotor. The pilot and passengers…
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N3179X and the event date: after May 7, 1974, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19941204040509APwr Off Vert Land/Autorotate · Kenai, AKEngine flame out. Autorotated to beach hard landing. Rolled. Not equipped for operating in snow. No particle kit.Accident 19860115075759APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Waimea, HILoss of power during cruise with a hard landing on autorotation. Found a broken pneumatic line at fuel controller.Accident 19850615038129APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Lahainai, HICollided with surf on forced landing after engine failed. Water found in fuel system. Water in vent tube in error.
Other aircraft with N3179X · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N3179X now.