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November 12, 1984 · Bell 206L-1 · N514EH
E Cameron Blk 2
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 1984
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
E Cameron Blk 2
Aircraft
Bell 206L-1
Tail Number
N514EH
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85FA044
TOTAL LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED JUST AFTER LIFT OFF FROM 130 FT HIGH DRILL RIG PLATFORM IN GULF OF MEXICO. PLT ENTERED AUTOROTATION BUT TOUCHDOWN WAS HARD DURING DITCHING RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER. POST ACCIDENT TESTING DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. EMERGENCY FLOATATION GEAR DID NOT FULLY INFLATE UNTIL THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER
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TOTAL LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED JUST AFTER LIFT OFF FROM 130 FT HIGH DRILL RIG PLATFORM IN GULF OF MEXICO. PLT ENTERED AUTOROTATION BUT TOUCHDOWN WAS HARD DURING DITCHING RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER. POST ACCIDENT TESTING DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. EMERGENCY FLOATATION GEAR DID NOT FULLY INFLATE UNTIL THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-1
Tail NumberN514EH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C28B · Turboshaft · 435
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor3
Uninjured1
Total5
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO