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November 28, 1984 · Sikorsky S58J · N62243
Storm Lake, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome
Location
Storm Lake, IA
Aircraft
Sikorsky S58J
Tail Number
N62243
Injuries
Minor
NTSB Number
MKC85LA029
A PASSENGER WAS BEING TRANSPORTED FROM A BOAT TO SHORE. THE PLT LOWERED A WHEEL STRUT TO THE BOAT FOR THE BOARDING AND SAYS HE RECEIVED A RADIO CALL FROM THE PASSENGER SAYING, 'OK I'M READY LET'S GO.' THE PLT ASSUMED THAT HE WAS INSIDE THE ACFT AND A CLIMB WAS INITIATED. AT APRX 80 FT AGL THE PASSENGER, HANGING ON THE STRUT OUTSIDE THE CABIN, LOST HIS HOLD AND SLIPPED OFF INTO THE WATER.
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A PASSENGER WAS BEING TRANSPORTED FROM A BOAT TO SHORE. THE PLT LOWERED A WHEEL STRUT TO THE BOAT FOR THE BOARDING AND SAYS HE RECEIVED A RADIO CALL FROM THE PASSENGER SAYING, 'OK I'M READY LET'S GO.' THE PLT ASSUMED THAT HE WAS INSIDE THE ACFT AND A CLIMB WAS INITIATED. AT APRX 80 FT AGL THE PASSENGER, HANGING ON THE STRUT OUTSIDE THE CABIN, LOST HIS HOLD AND SLIPPED OFF INTO THE WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSikorsky S58J
Tail NumberN62243
Aircraft CategoryHeli
Operating RulePart 133
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · 1820-84C · Reciprocating · 1200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind235° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO