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January 29, 1992 · Bell 206L-3 · N65603
E.I. Blk 108
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 29, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
E.I. Blk 108
Aircraft
Bell 206L-3
Tail Number
N65603
Operator
Industrial Helicopters
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA062
THE PILOT OF THE OFF SHORE BASED HELICOPTER ATTEMPTED TO FLY TO A SATELLITE OFF SHORE OIL PLATFORM IN FOGGY DAWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. DURING THE APPROACH TO THE DESTINATION PLATFORM, VISUAL REFERENCE WAS LOST AND THE HELICOPTER IMPACTED INTO THE WATER, ROLLED OVER AND SANK. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS REPORTED BY THE PILOT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT ATTEMPTING FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS OF FOG AND LOW CEILINGS DURING DAWN LIGHT CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE OFF SHORE BASED HELICOPTER ATTEMPTED TO FLY TO A SATELLITE OFF SHORE OIL PLATFORM IN FOGGY DAWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. DURING THE APPROACH TO THE DESTINATION PLATFORM, VISUAL REFERENCE WAS LOST AND THE HELICOPTER IMPACTED INTO THE WATER, ROLLED OVER AND SANK. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS REPORTED BY THE PILOT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-3
Tail NumberN65603
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIndustrial Helicopters
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250C-30 · Turboshaft · 650
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDawn
Wind90° @ 15 kt
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 55
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT