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September 11, 1985 · Bell 206L-1 · N2022G
Angleton, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Angleton, TX
Aircraft
Bell 206L-1
Tail Number
N2022G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA347
THE PLT HAD DESCENDED TO VERY LOW ALT (10-15 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL) DURING VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS WHILE STILL SEVERAL MILES FROM HIS DESTINATION ARPT AND IMPACTED AN ELECTRICAL POWER LINE. HE MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AND RENDERED FIRST AID TO HIS NON-REVENUE PASSENGER. HE EXAMINED THE ACFT DAMAGE, THEN TOOK OFF AGAIN AND DELIVERED THE PASSENGER TO THE HOSPITAL. THIS WAS A NON-SCHEDULED, AIR TAXI, CARGO FLT.
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THE PLT HAD DESCENDED TO VERY LOW ALT (10-15 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL) DURING VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS WHILE STILL SEVERAL MILES FROM HIS DESTINATION ARPT AND IMPACTED AN ELECTRICAL POWER LINE. HE MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AND RENDERED FIRST AID TO HIS NON-REVENUE PASSENGER. HE EXAMINED THE ACFT DAMAGE, THEN TOOK OFF AGAIN AND DELIVERED THE PASSENGER TO THE HOSPITAL. THIS WAS A NON-SCHEDULED, AIR TAXI, CARGO FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-1
Tail NumberN2022G
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C28B · Turboshaft · 435
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:46
Weather SourceWFAC