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June 27, 1984 · Bell 206L-1 · N5736K
Loiza, PR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Loiza, PR
Aircraft
Bell 206L-1
Tail Number
N5736K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA84LA195
THE PLT HAD JUST LANDED AT A SHORE SITE & THE ACFT WAS PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING WHEN AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WALKED INTO THE TAIL ROTOR. THE CREW & PASSENGERS WERE STILL ABOARD THE ACFT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PLT HAD JUST LANDED AT A SHORE SITE & THE ACFT WAS PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING WHEN AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WALKED INTO THE TAIL ROTOR. THE CREW & PASSENGERS WERE STILL ABOARD THE ACFT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 AST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-1
Tail NumberN5736K
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C28 · Turboshaft · 435
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total8
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO