19890420009449A

Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Robsin R22 BETA · Stockton, CA · April 20, 1989

Date: April 20, 1989 · 05:08 local
Place: Stockton, CA
Airport: Stockton Metropolitan
Phase of flight: Unauth Low Level Opns
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N26198
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX89FA165
Reported as: Robsin R22BETA
Reported engine: Lycoming O320B2C
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 2
Pilot’s flight hours: 107 total107 in this make and model36 in the last 90 days

N26198Registration cancelled Mar 25, 1991 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETAS/N 0724 Airframe modelRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Mechanic used helicopter without permission. Alcohol and cocaine in blood. Struck powerlines , crashed and burned.

As the FAA filed it

MECHANIC USED HELICOPTER WITHOUT PERMISSION. ALCOHOL AND COCAINE IN BLOOD. STRUCK POWERLINES , CRASHED AND BURNED.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB LAX89FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStockton, CAPoor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol & drugs, and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The light condition (at night) and the obstructions (power lines and building) were considered to be contributing…Apr 20, 1989 · Destroyed