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January 10, 1985 · Bell 206BIII · N59619
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 10, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Bell 206BIII
Tail Number
N59619
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC85FA036
FLT WAS BEING CONDUCTED TO OFF SHORE OIL PLATFORM. PLT WAS CHECKED OUT FOR OFF SHORE OPERATIONS THE DAY PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT. PLT STATED VISIBILITY ABOVE 500 FT WAS POOR & HE MAINTAINED 500 FT TO STAY BELOW A STRATUS LAYER. ONCE OVER THE WATER THE ONLY VISIBLE HORIZON WAS THE PLATFORMS. THE HELICOPTER CONTACTED THE WATER AND ROLLED OVER 1 1/2 MILES OFF SHORE. THE LIFE RAFT WAS SECURED TO THE CHIN BUBBLE AND WAS LOST WHEN THE BUBBLE SEPARATED DURING IMPACT.
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FLT WAS BEING CONDUCTED TO OFF SHORE OIL PLATFORM. PLT WAS CHECKED OUT FOR OFF SHORE OPERATIONS THE DAY PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT. PLT STATED VISIBILITY ABOVE 500 FT WAS POOR & HE MAINTAINED 500 FT TO STAY BELOW A STRATUS LAYER. ONCE OVER THE WATER THE ONLY VISIBLE HORIZON WAS THE PLATFORMS. THE HELICOPTER CONTACTED THE WATER AND ROLLED OVER 1 1/2 MILES OFF SHORE. THE LIFE RAFT WAS SECURED TO THE CHIN BUBBLE AND WAS LOST WHEN THE BUBBLE SEPARATED DURING IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:05 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206BIII
Tail NumberN59619
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 400
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Fatal1
Serious2
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC