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July 17, 1985 · Aerospatiale AS350D · N3601D
Hoonah, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hoonah, AK
Aircraft
Aerospatiale AS350D
Tail Number
N3601D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA85LA166
DURING A CFR 135 FLT THE PLT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE ACFT WITH A CORRESPONDING LEFT YAW. THE ENG WAS SHUT DOWN IN-FLT AND A SUCCESSFUL AUTOROTATION WAS MADE ONTO WATER. THE PLT DISCOVERED 50 LBS OF TOOLS AND 50 FT OF CABLE HAD EXITED THE CARGO DOOR WHEN IT CAME OPEN IN-FLT. FAA INSPECTORS FOUND THE CARGO DOOR AND IT'S LATCH TO BE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
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DURING A CFR 135 FLT THE PLT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE ACFT WITH A CORRESPONDING LEFT YAW. THE ENG WAS SHUT DOWN IN-FLT AND A SUCCESSFUL AUTOROTATION WAS MADE ONTO WATER. THE PLT DISCOVERED 50 LBS OF TOOLS AND 50 FT OF CABLE HAD EXITED THE CARGO DOOR WHEN IT CAME OPEN IN-FLT. FAA INSPECTORS FOUND THE CARGO DOOR AND IT'S LATCH TO BE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport10nm WNW
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerospatiale AS350D
Tail NumberN3601D
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsLycoming · LTS-101-600A2 · Turboshaft · 531
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO