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May 16, 1992 · Aerospatiale SA-341G · N9000E
Yamhill, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (2 fatalities, 3 serious injuries)
Location
Yamhill, OR
Aircraft
Aerospatiale SA-341G
Tail Number
N9000E
Operator
Teufel Nursery
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA92FA100
WHILE GIVING RIDES TO EMPLOYEES AT A COMPANY PICNIC, THE PILOT LOADED FOUR PASSENGERS, FLEW TO HIS BASE, REFUELED, HAD A MINOR REPAIR COMPLETED, THEN DEPARTED ON THE RETURN FLIGHT. DURING THE RETURN FLIGHT, HE TOLD THE PASSENGERS THAT THE HELICOPTER WAS THE AIRCRAFT USED IN A TELEVISION SERIES, THEN DEMONSTRATED A SERIES OF MANEUVERS RELATED TO THOSE USED IN THE TELEVISION SHOW. DURING A MANEUVER, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH TREES AND THE SURFACE IN HILLY WOODED TERRAIN, AND BURNED AFTER IMPACT. ONE PASSENGER ASSISTED THE OTHER THREE PASSENGERS OUT OF THE AIRCRAFT. ONE PASSENGER DIED WHILE WAITING FOR RESCUE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED A MANEUVER PERFORMED AT INADEQUATE ALTITUDE.
Full Narrative
WHILE GIVING RIDES TO EMPLOYEES AT A COMPANY PICNIC, THE PILOT LOADED FOUR PASSENGERS, FLEW TO HIS BASE, REFUELED, HAD A MINOR REPAIR COMPLETED, THEN DEPARTED ON THE RETURN FLIGHT. DURING THE RETURN FLIGHT, HE TOLD THE PASSENGERS THAT THE HELICOPTER WAS THE AIRCRAFT USED IN A TELEVISION SERIES, THEN DEMONSTRATED A SERIES OF MANEUVERS RELATED TO THOSE USED IN THE TELEVISION SHOW. DURING A MANEUVER, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH TREES AND THE SURFACE IN HILLY WOODED TERRAIN, AND BURNED AFTER IMPACT. ONE PASSENGER ASSISTED THE OTHER THREE PASSENGERS OUT OF THE AIRCRAFT. ONE PASSENGER DIED WHILE WAITING FOR RESCUE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerospatiale SA-341G
Tail NumberN9000E
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTeufel Nursery
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · ASTAZOU IIIA · Turboshaft · 592
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (2 fatalities, 3 serious injuries)
Fatal2
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC