NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N5796A and the event date: after July 14, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB FTW85LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSabine Pass, TXWhile en route at an alt of 500 to 700 ft, the #1 eng spooled down. The plt secured the #1 eng & turned back toward the heliport to make a single eng landing. However, he could not maintain level flt & the rotor RPM began dropping. The plt noted that the #2…NTSB FTW83IA279Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHigh Island 582Acft developed a severe vertical vibration and made a precautionary landing. Fatigue cracks were found which originated in a corrosion pit located in an area of chipped paint which had been covered with a coat of primer contrary to Aerospatiale service…
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5796A and the event date: after July 14, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19850204059109APrw On Run Landing (Rotorcraft · Sabine Pass, TXLost power on one engine followed by drop of rotor RPM and overtemp on other. Hard landing. Engine air inlet icing.Incident 19830612074399IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Gulf Of Mexico, LASevere vertical vibration. Made precautionary landing. Found cracks in main rotor mast. Area had been repainted.
Other aircraft with N5796A · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N5796A now.