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October 5, 1986 · Robinson R22 · N90455
Minden, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Minden, LA
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N90455
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA002
THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PLT ENTERED IMC CONDITIONS WHILE IN CRUISE FLT ON A DARK NIGHT AT AN ALTITUDE OF 500 FT. HE THEN ENTERED A DESCENT TO REACH VMC. DURING THE DESCENT, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH A TREE AT APRX 75 TO 100 FEET AGL,THEN CRASHED TO THE GROUND.
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THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PLT ENTERED IMC CONDITIONS WHILE IN CRUISE FLT ON A DARK NIGHT AT AN ALTITUDE OF 500 FT. HE THEN ENTERED A DESCENT TO REACH VMC. DURING THE DESCENT, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH A TREE AT APRX 75 TO 100 FEET AGL,THEN CRASHED TO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:50 CDT
Nearest Airport10nm E
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN90455
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 124
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:56