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June 9, 1984 · Bell 212 · N1082G
Milton, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Milton, LA
Aircraft
Bell 212
Tail Number
N1082G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA266
THE PILOT HAD CONSUMED ALCOHOL IN 2 DIFFERENT BARS PRIOR TO THE FLT. HE TOOK THE HELICOPTER WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION & DEPARTED WITH 2 PASSENGERS THAT HE HAD MET IN A BAR. HE STATED THAT HE WAS RETURNING TO THE ARPT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED AN UNUSUAL OSCILLATION IN THE YAW AXIS WHICH WAS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE HELICOPTER 'TUCKING' AND THEN IT ENTERED A DESCENDING RIGHT TURN. THE PLT TOOK CORRECTIVE ACTION. HOWEVER, THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY TOUCHED DOWN HARD IN A PLOWED FIELD, A SKID COLLAPSED & THE ACFT ROLLED OVER. AN EXAM OF THE HELICOPTER REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A PREIMPACT MECHANICALMALFUNCTION OR FAILURE THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED NORMAL OPERATION. A BREATHILIZER TEST SHOWED AN ETHYL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF 0.13%.
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THE PILOT HAD CONSUMED ALCOHOL IN 2 DIFFERENT BARS PRIOR TO THE FLT. HE TOOK THE HELICOPTER WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION & DEPARTED WITH 2 PASSENGERS THAT HE HAD MET IN A BAR. HE STATED THAT HE WAS RETURNING TO THE ARPT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED AN UNUSUAL OSCILLATION IN THE YAW AXIS WHICH WAS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE HELICOPTER 'TUCKING' AND THEN IT ENTERED A DESCENDING RIGHT TURN. THE PLT TOOK CORRECTIVE ACTION. HOWEVER, THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY TOUCHED DOWN HARD IN A PLOWED FIELD, A SKID COLLAPSED & THE ACFT ROLLED OVER. AN EXAM OF THE HELICOPTER REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A PREIMPACT MECHANICALMALFUNCTION OR FAILURE THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED NORMAL OPERATION. A BREATHILIZER TEST SHOWED AN ETHYL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF 0.13%.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 212
Tail NumberN1082G
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6T-3 · Turboshaft · 1290
Seats15
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:15
Weather SourceWFAC