# NTSB LAX88DVM02: Bell 47G5, N1316X, Oceano, CA, June 5, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: June 5, 1988, 06:50 local (13:50 UTC)
- Place: Oceano, CA
- Location: 35.1016° N, 120.6082° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Oceano, CA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.1016&lon=-120.6082&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 2, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 25774
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX88DVM02
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/25774/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVM02

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to reverse direction
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - object - pole (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1316X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1316X-1994-03-16), registration cancelled 1994-03-16, S/N 7827 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 47G5
- Registry model: [Bell 47G-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5) (registry code 1181032) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 7827
- Airframe hours: 5970
- Engines: LYCOMING VO-435 265 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Sinton, Jack, doing business as Sinton Cropdusting
- Registered owner: Mark A English
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, March 24, 1988, 44 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 67; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 30,000 total, 350 in this make and model, 30,000 as pilot in command, 148 in the last 90 days, 21 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 46 °F, dew point 46 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: SMX, 10 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19880605017839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880605017839A), Jun 5, 1988: Bell 47G5, Oceano, CA, Substantial damage. Caught in downwash on a turn around under powerlines. Lost control and main rotors hit a power pole causing crash.

## Other investigations on N1316X (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX86FVA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVA11), Jul 8, 1986: Bell 47G-5 (N1316X), Porterville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX85LVA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LVA03), May 20, 1985: Bell 47-G5 (N1316X), Lindsay, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVA51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVA51), Mar 23, 1975: Bell 47G-5 (N1316X), Porterville, CA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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