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January 23, 1982 · Bell/Textron 206 L-1 · N1085T
36 Sw Laramie, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 23, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
36 Sw Laramie, WY
Aircraft
Bell/Textron 206 L-1
Tail Number
N1085T
Operator
Occidental Oil-Shale
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82DA022
AFTER A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A ROAD DUE TO SNOW, WIND AND REDUCED VISIBILITY THE PILOT TOOKOFF WHEN HE DECIDED CONDITIONS HAD IMPROVED. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE VISIBILITY WORSENED AND DURING THE EXECUTION OF A 180 DEGREE TURN THE PILOT STATED THE ENGINE LOSS POWER. WITH THE ALTITUDE TOO LOW FOR AUTOROTATION THE PILOT LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD. DURING THE LANDING A SKID BROKE AND THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER. NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE WERE DETERMINED DURING THE SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION.
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AFTER A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A ROAD DUE TO SNOW, WIND AND REDUCED VISIBILITY THE PILOT TOOKOFF WHEN HE DECIDED CONDITIONS HAD IMPROVED. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE VISIBILITY WORSENED AND DURING THE EXECUTION OF A 180 DEGREE TURN THE PILOT STATED THE ENGINE LOSS POWER. WITH THE ALTITUDE TOO LOW FOR AUTOROTATION THE PILOT LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD. DURING THE LANDING A SKID BROKE AND THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER. NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE WERE DETERMINED DURING THE SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell/Textron 206 L-1
Tail NumberN1085T
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOccidental Oil-Shale
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C28B · Turboshaft · 435
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 40 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 0 C
Altimeter0