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May 10, 1984 · Bell UH-1B · N2252A
Clermont, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 2 unknown outcomes)
Location
Clermont, FL
Aircraft
Bell UH-1B
Tail Number
N2252A
Operator
J
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
MIA84FA166
THE PLT WAS NOT AWARE THAT TWO GROUND ATTENDANTS WERE RIDING THE CABLE DURING A LOGGING OPERATION WHEN THERE WAS AN ACCIDENTAL CABLE RELEASE & THE ATTENDANTS FELL TO THE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFTS HOOK DID NOT REVEAL A SYSTEM FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. HOWEVER, SIMILAR OCCURRENCES HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN SITUATIONS INVOLVING BOTH CIVILIAN & MILITARY HELICOPTERS WHICH WERE EQUIPPED WITH HOOKS.
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THE PLT WAS NOT AWARE THAT TWO GROUND ATTENDANTS WERE RIDING THE CABLE DURING A LOGGING OPERATION WHEN THERE WAS AN ACCIDENTAL CABLE RELEASE & THE ATTENDANTS FELL TO THE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFTS HOOK DID NOT REVEAL A SYSTEM FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. HOWEVER, SIMILAR OCCURRENCES HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN SITUATIONS INVOLVING BOTH CIVILIAN & MILITARY HELICOPTERS WHICH WERE EQUIPPED WITH HOOKS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell UH-1B
Tail NumberN2252A
Aircraft CategoryHeli
OperatorJ
Operating RulePart 133
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsLycoming · T53-L-11D · Turboshaft · 1100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 2 unknown outcomes)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO