Accident · substantial damage
Jul 20, 1996 · Healdsburg, CAThe failure of the pilot to confirm a loss of power before entering autorotation after reading an erroneous instrument indication on the helicopter's dual tachometer. Factors in the accident were the erratic instrument, and maintenance personnel who failed to properly repair the system after the discrepancy was previously reported.
- Damage
- Substantial
- Injuries
- None
- Report
- LAX96LA279
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX96LA279)