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July 11, 1983 · Bell 212 · N16989
Eugene Island
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Eugene Island
Aircraft
Bell 212
Tail Number
N16989
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA327
AFTER MAKING AN APCH TO AN OFF-SHORE OIL WELL HELIPORT, THE PLT BELIEVED THE TAIL ROTOR WAS TOO CLOSE TO A STAIRWELL, SO HE MADE A PEDDLE TURN TO THE RIGHT. DURING THE TURN, THE TAIL ROTOR BLADES CONTACTED A CRANE. THE CRANE WAS LOCATED ABOUT 15 FT FROM THE HELIPORT. AFTER THE BLADE STRIKE, THE PLT MADE A HOVERING AUTOROTATION TO THE HELIPAD.
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AFTER MAKING AN APCH TO AN OFF-SHORE OIL WELL HELIPORT, THE PLT BELIEVED THE TAIL ROTOR WAS TOO CLOSE TO A STAIRWELL, SO HE MADE A PEDDLE TURN TO THE RIGHT. DURING THE TURN, THE TAIL ROTOR BLADES CONTACTED A CRANE. THE CRANE WAS LOCATED ABOUT 15 FT FROM THE HELIPORT. AFTER THE BLADE STRIKE, THE PLT MADE A HOVERING AUTOROTATION TO THE HELIPAD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:35 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 212
Tail NumberN16989
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6T-3TWINPAC · Turboshaft · 1290
Seats12
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 15 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO