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May 23, 1986 · Bell 206B · N2776V
Noman'S Land, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Noman'S Land, MA
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N2776V
Operator
Air Link Helicopter Service
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC86FA216
THE BELL 206 HELICOPTER WAS EN ROUTE TO NANTOCKET ISLAND WHEN THE PILOT RECEIVED AN INFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING WITH VFR FLIGHT NOT RECOMMENDED. THE PILOT ACKNOWLEDGED THIS REPORT AND IT APPEARS HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT. THE ACFT DID NOT REACH IT'S FINAL DESTINATION. THE HELICOPTER WAS RECOVERED ON 6/20/86, 40 NAUTICAL MILES FROM IT'S DESTINATION IN 147 DEEP OPEN SEA.
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THE BELL 206 HELICOPTER WAS EN ROUTE TO NANTOCKET ISLAND WHEN THE PILOT RECEIVED AN INFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING WITH VFR FLIGHT NOT RECOMMENDED. THE PILOT ACKNOWLEDGED THIS REPORT AND IT APPEARS HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT. THE ACFT DID NOT REACH IT'S FINAL DESTINATION. THE HELICOPTER WAS RECOVERED ON 6/20/86, 40 NAUTICAL MILES FROM IT'S DESTINATION IN 147 DEEP OPEN SEA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:00
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN2776V
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAir Link Helicopter Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C2OJ · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Ceiling400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:19
Weather SourceWFAC