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May 31, 1984 · Robinson R22 · N9075Y
Andrews, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Andrews, TX
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N9075Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA259
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE HELICOPTER WAS OPERATING AT 55 PERCENT POWER ON THE GND WHILE AWAITING THE PAX TO BOARD. THE PASSENGER WALKED INTO THE TAILROTOR AND RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES. THE PLT STATED THAT THE COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING AROUND HELICOPTERS. THIS WAS TO BE THE PAX FIRST HELICOPTER RIDE.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT THE HELICOPTER WAS OPERATING AT 55 PERCENT POWER ON THE GND WHILE AWAITING THE PAX TO BOARD. THE PASSENGER WALKED INTO THE TAILROTOR AND RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES. THE PLT STATED THAT THE COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING AROUND HELICOPTERS. THIS WAS TO BE THE PAX FIRST HELICOPTER RIDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:27 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN9075Y
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO