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July 29, 1984 · Bell 206L-1 · N1072G
Tuckerton, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tuckerton, NJ
Aircraft
Bell 206L-1
Tail Number
N1072G
Operator
Theodore L Billen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84FHD06
ACCORDING TO THE PLT AT 8 TO 10 FT IN A HOVER THE CYCLIC SNAPPED REARWARD 3 TO 4 IN WITH A NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE TAILBOOM WAS FOUND BENT APRX 45 DEGREES DOWN AND 15 DEGREES RIGHT WITH NO EVIDENCE OF GROUND CONTACT ON THE TAIL SKID SHOE. METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS INDICATED COMPRESSIVE BUCKLING DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH EXCESSIVE BENDING LOADS ON THE BOOM. INSPECTION OF THE HELICOPTER DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURES/MALFUNCTIONS.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT AT 8 TO 10 FT IN A HOVER THE CYCLIC SNAPPED REARWARD 3 TO 4 IN WITH A NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE TAILBOOM WAS FOUND BENT APRX 45 DEGREES DOWN AND 15 DEGREES RIGHT WITH NO EVIDENCE OF GROUND CONTACT ON THE TAIL SKID SHOE. METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS INDICATED COMPRESSIVE BUCKLING DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH EXCESSIVE BENDING LOADS ON THE BOOM. INSPECTION OF THE HELICOPTER DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURES/MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHeliport Bass River (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-1
Tail NumberN1072G
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTheodore L Billen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C-28B · Turboshaft · 435
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourcePILO