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November 2, 1986 · Raven S-66A · N4196N
Baldwin, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 6 uninjured
Location
Baldwin, WI
Aircraft
Raven S-66A
Tail Number
N4196N
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CHI87LA034
WHILE LANDING, THE PASSENGERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO STAY TO THE SIDE OF THE BASKET AND HOLD ON. HOWEVER, ONE PASSENGER MOVED TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE BASKET AND HIT A VIDEO CAMERA WITH HER LEG. DURING THE OCCURRENCE, HER LEG WAS FRACTURED BETWEEN THE KNEE AND ANKLE.
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WHILE LANDING, THE PASSENGERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO STAY TO THE SIDE OF THE BASKET AND HOLD ON. HOWEVER, ONE PASSENGER MOVED TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE BASKET AND HIT A VIDEO CAMERA WITH HER LEG. DURING THE OCCURRENCE, HER LEG WAS FRACTURED BETWEEN THE KNEE AND ANKLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 CST
Nearest AirportBALDWIN (1nm S)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaven S-66A
Tail NumberN4196N
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsNone · NONE · Unknown
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 6 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total7
Crew 1Age 36 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 23000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourceWFAC