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June 21, 1992 · Bell 47-G5A · N211CB
Pago Pago, PO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Pago Pago, PO
Aircraft
Bell 47-G5A
Tail Number
N211CB
Operator
Zeta Fishing
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA262
THE HELICOPTER WAS OPERATED FROM A HELIPAD ON THE FISHING VESSEL M/V KALI FOR FISH SPOTTING MISSIONS. THE SHIP WAS IN THE TERRITORIAL WATERS NEAR PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA AND THE TIME LISTED ABOVE FOR THE ACCIDENT IS LOCAL SHIP TIME. DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ON ITS LEFT SIDE; HOWEVER, IT REMAINED ON THE SHIP DURING THE ENTIRE SEQUENCE. SHIP CREWMEN WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT REPORTED THAT THE LEFT REAR SKID WAS STILL TIED DOWN TO THE HELIPAD PLATFORM WHEN THE HELICOPTER ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF. THE SHIP SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE DECK AND BULWARK PLATES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION IN FAILING TO ENSURE THAT ALL SKID TIEDOWNS WERE REMOVED PRIOR TO THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
THE HELICOPTER WAS OPERATED FROM A HELIPAD ON THE FISHING VESSEL M/V KALI FOR FISH SPOTTING MISSIONS. THE SHIP WAS IN THE TERRITORIAL WATERS NEAR PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA AND THE TIME LISTED ABOVE FOR THE ACCIDENT IS LOCAL SHIP TIME. DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ON ITS LEFT SIDE; HOWEVER, IT REMAINED ON THE SHIP DURING THE ENTIRE SEQUENCE. SHIP CREWMEN WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT REPORTED THAT THE LEFT REAR SKID WAS STILL TIED DOWN TO THE HELIPAD PLATFORM WHEN THE HELICOPTER ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF. THE SHIP SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE DECK AND BULWARK PLATES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47-G5A
Tail NumberN211CB
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZeta Fishing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B1 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind325° @ 20 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT