NTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N89678 and the event date: after August 1, 1974, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB LAX00LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChandler, AZthe fatigue fracture and separation of the secondary drive shaft, which resulted from the manufacturer's inadequate quality control process.NTSB LAX96LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChandler, AZa loss of engine power due to a failed piston and piston ring in a critical phase of flight.NTSB LAX94LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChandler, AZThe flight instructor's failure to properly follow the aircraft ballasting procedures that resulted in a loss of control when the helicopter's center of gravity limits were exceeded. Inadequate supervision of the training flight was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX93LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChandler, AZThe manufacturer's inadequate quality control which resulted in the fatigue of the valve stem. The soft terrain contributed to this accident.
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N89678 and the event date: after August 1, 1974, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20000104000899AForced Landing · Chandler, AZ(.19) On January 4, 2000, about 1400 hours mountain standard time, an amateur built experimental rotorway exec 9 helicopter, N89678, sustained substantial damage when the main rotor blades contacted the tail boom during an autorotation at memorial airport…Accident 19960522012139APwr On Vertical Ldng/Rtrcrft · Chandler, AZLanded hard due low rotor RPM. Folded skid. Rolled over. NR1 piston top broke off. Engine operated defect in pistonAccident 19931208046329ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Chandler, AZBalance ballast weight not switched to rear for 2 occupants. Was forward for student solo. Crashed nose down.Accident 19930209002169APwr Off Vert Land/Autorotate · Chandler, AZEngine quit in pattern on test flight. Rocked on landing. Rolled. Engine had swallowed a valve. Stem not ground.
Other aircraft with N89678 · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N89678 now.