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May 30, 1984 · Aerospatiale AS 355 F Ecureuil AS 355 F E · N5777J
Venice, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Venice, LA
Aircraft
Aerospatiale AS 355 F Ecureuil AS 355 F E
Tail Number
N5777J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA265
THE PLT LANDED TO SECURE A SEAT BELT FLAPPING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUSELAGE. THE AREA CHOSEN FOR LANDING WAS SOFT AND THE ACFT BEGAN TO SETTLE INTO THE MUD. THE PLT INITIATED TAKEOFF AND WHEN THE ACFT FREED ITSELF FROM THE MUD IT STARTED SPINNING. THE PLT SAID HE LOWERED COLLECTIVE AND THE ACFT DESCENDED. UPON GROUND CONTACT IT ROLLED OVER. PLT RECOMMENDEDLANDING ON ONLY KNOWN GOOD SURFACE FOR PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.
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THE PLT LANDED TO SECURE A SEAT BELT FLAPPING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUSELAGE. THE AREA CHOSEN FOR LANDING WAS SOFT AND THE ACFT BEGAN TO SETTLE INTO THE MUD. THE PLT INITIATED TAKEOFF AND WHEN THE ACFT FREED ITSELF FROM THE MUD IT STARTED SPINNING. THE PLT SAID HE LOWERED COLLECTIVE AND THE ACFT DESCENDED. UPON GROUND CONTACT IT ROLLED OVER. PLT RECOMMENDEDLANDING ON ONLY KNOWN GOOD SURFACE FOR PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:18 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerospatiale AS 355 F Ecureuil AS 355 F E
Tail NumberN5777J
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250C20F · Turboshaft · 250
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:18
Weather SourcePILO