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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Skrsky S-58DT · Susanville, CA · July 8, 1989

Date: July 8, 1989 · 11:30 local
Place: Susanville, CA
Phase of flight: Forced/Precautionary Landing
Operating rules: Agricultural (Part 137)
Operator: CAXL
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N6306
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX89LA265
Reported as: Skrsky S58DT
Reported engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6T6
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 5,000 total500 in this make and model50 in the last 90 days

N6306Registration cancelled Dec 8, 1989 · Sikorsky S-58DTS/N 581491 Airframe modelSikorsky S-58DT

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What happened

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Lost control slowing for forest fire water drop. Jettisoned water and long line.

As the FAA filed it

LOST CONTROL SLOWING FOR FOREST FIRE WATER DROP. JETTISONED WATER AND LONG LINE.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB LAX89LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSusanville, CAThe pilot's inflight decision to enter a descent when he lost yaw control of the aircraft. Turbulent weather conditions and an abrupt touchdown were factors in the accident.Jul 8, 1989 · Substantial damage