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February 5, 1984 · Texas Helicopter 205 · N78851
Erie, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Erie, CO
Aircraft
Texas Helicopter 205
Tail Number
N78851
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA087
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE LANDED ON RWY 15 WITH A WIND FROM O90 DEG AT 20 GUSTING 30 KTS. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT. THE PLT APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER & RIGHT BRAKE, BUT THE LEFT WHEEL DROPPED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY & WENT INTO MUD. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE ACFT BACK ONTO THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT A DITCH & THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, A TIRE MARK WAS FOUND ON THE RWY THAT WAS MADE WHILE BRAKING WITH THE RIGHT BRAKE.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE LANDED ON RWY 15 WITH A WIND FROM O90 DEG AT 20 GUSTING 30 KTS. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT. THE PLT APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER & RIGHT BRAKE, BUT THE LEFT WHEEL DROPPED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY & WENT INTO MUD. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE ACFT BACK ONTO THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT A DITCH & THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, A TIRE MARK WAS FOUND ON THE RWY THAT WAS MADE WHILE BRAKING WITH THE RIGHT BRAKE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MST
Nearest AirportTri-County (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTexas Helicopter 205
Tail NumberN78851
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO