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January 13, 1987 · Agusta A109AII · N300CC

So. Dartmouth, MA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 13, 1987
Injury Outcomes
7 injuries (7 minor injuries)
Location
So. Dartmouth, MA
Aircraft
Agusta A109AII
Tail Number
N300CC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA058

AGUSTA N300CC DEPARTED A HELIPAD IN FRONT OF CLAREMONT CORP PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE IN SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS. AS THE HELICOPTER WAS HOVERING PRIOR TO MOVING FORWARD, THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE, S/N 124, FAILED. THE TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND GEARBOX SEPARATED FROM THE HELICOPTER. THE HELICOPTER LANDED HARD ON THE HELIPAD COLLAPSING ALL THREE LANDING GEARS.

Full Narrative

AGUSTA N300CC DEPARTED A HELIPAD IN FRONT OF CLAREMONT CORP PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE IN SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS. AS THE HELICOPTER WAS HOVERING PRIOR TO MOVING FORWARD, THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE, S/N 124, FAILED. THE TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND GEARBOX SEPARATED FROM THE HELICOPTER. THE HELICOPTER LANDED HARD ON THE HELIPAD COLLAPSING ALL THREE LANDING GEARS.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:50 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAgusta A109AII
Tail NumberN300CC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury Summary7 injuries (7 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor7
Uninjured0
Total7
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

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