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March 12, 1984 · Bell 206L-1 · N1076N
W Camrn Blk 624
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 1984
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
W Camrn Blk 624
Aircraft
Bell 206L-1
Tail Number
N1076N
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84LA166
THE PILOT AND PASSENGERS BOARDED THE HELICOPTER IN AN ATTEMPT TO FLY OFF THE RIG BEFORE THE PASSAGE OF A SQUALL LINE. THE ACFT ENGINE WAS BEING STARTED WHEN THE ACFT WAS BLOWN OFF THE PLATFORM AND INTO THE WATER BY A GUST OF WIND. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE SEA 100 FT BELOW THE PLATFORM IN A TAIL FIRST ATTITUDE.
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THE PILOT AND PASSENGERS BOARDED THE HELICOPTER IN AN ATTEMPT TO FLY OFF THE RIG BEFORE THE PASSAGE OF A SQUALL LINE. THE ACFT ENGINE WAS BEING STARTED WHEN THE ACFT WAS BLOWN OFF THE PLATFORM AND INTO THE WATER BY A GUST OF WIND. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE SEA 100 FT BELOW THE PLATFORM IN A TAIL FIRST ATTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-1
Tail NumberN1076N
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250C-28 · Turboshaft · 435
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal4
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 25 kt
Ceiling400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC