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January 24, 1984 · Bell 206L-1 · N5745M
Venice, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 24, 1984
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (6 minor injuries)
Location
Venice, LA
Aircraft
Bell 206L-1
Tail Number
N5745M
Operator
Petroleum Helicopters
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA118
ABOUT 10 MIN AFTER DEPARTING AN OFFSHORE PLATFORM, THE PLT ENCOUNTERED AN AREA OF FOG. HE DESCENDED TO APRX 200 FT, SLOWED TO 40 KTS & STARTED TURNING BACK. AS HE WAS TURNING, HE WAS LOOKING TO THE RIGHT TO LOCATE A PETROLEUM PRODUCTION FACILITY TO USE AS A REFERENCE POINT WHEN THE HELICOPTER STRUCK THE WATER & CRASHED. NO SERIOUS INJURIES OCCURRED, BUT RESCUE WAS DELAYED ABOUT 5 HRS DUE TO DETERIORATING WX.
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ABOUT 10 MIN AFTER DEPARTING AN OFFSHORE PLATFORM, THE PLT ENCOUNTERED AN AREA OF FOG. HE DESCENDED TO APRX 200 FT, SLOWED TO 40 KTS & STARTED TURNING BACK. AS HE WAS TURNING, HE WAS LOOKING TO THE RIGHT TO LOCATE A PETROLEUM PRODUCTION FACILITY TO USE AS A REFERENCE POINT WHEN THE HELICOPTER STRUCK THE WATER & CRASHED. NO SERIOUS INJURIES OCCURRED, BUT RESCUE WAS DELAYED ABOUT 5 HRS DUE TO DETERIORATING WX.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-1
Tail NumberN5745M
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPetroleum Helicopters
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C28B · Turboshaft · 435
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (6 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor6
Uninjured0
Total6
Crew 1Age 51 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:00