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July 3, 1984 · Bell 222UT · N222PV
E Brake Blk 397
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
E Brake Blk 397
Aircraft
Bell 222UT
Tail Number
N222PV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA299
WHILE IN A HOVERING APPROACH TO LAND ON THE DECK OF AN OIL PLATFORM IN THE GULF OF MEXICO A PIECE OF PLASTIC SHEETING FLEW UP FROM THE PLATFORM INTO THE TAIL ROTOR BLADES. THE AIRCRAFT THEN SLID IN TO A BUILDING ON THE DECK FOLLOWING A HOVERING AUTOROTATION.
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WHILE IN A HOVERING APPROACH TO LAND ON THE DECK OF AN OIL PLATFORM IN THE GULF OF MEXICO A PIECE OF PLASTIC SHEETING FLEW UP FROM THE PLATFORM INTO THE TAIL ROTOR BLADES. THE AIRCRAFT THEN SLID IN TO A BUILDING ON THE DECK FOLLOWING A HOVERING AUTOROTATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 UTC
Nearest AirportPENROD (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length80 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 222UT
Tail NumberN222PV
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsLycoming · LTS-101-750C1 · Turboshaft · 684
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:47
Weather SourceWFAC