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March 2, 1982 · Bell 12 · N1080S
Mustang Blk A11
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Mustang Blk A11
Aircraft
Bell 12
Tail Number
N1080S
Operator
Petroleum Helicopter S
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
FTW82DA076
WHILE THE HELICOPTER WAS AT FLIGHT IDLE WAITING FOR THE NEXT LOAD OF PASSENGERS TO BOARD, A PASSENGER, WHO HAD BEEN TRAINED IN HELICOPTER SAFETY, WALKED INTO THE ROTOR BLADES. THE PASSENGER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS BEHIND THE TAIL ROTOR WHEN HE WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD.
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WHILE THE HELICOPTER WAS AT FLIGHT IDLE WAITING FOR THE NEXT LOAD OF PASSENGERS TO BOARD, A PASSENGER, WHO HAD BEEN TRAINED IN HELICOPTER SAFETY, WALKED INTO THE ROTOR BLADES. THE PASSENGER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS BEHIND THE TAIL ROTOR WHEN HE WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 12
Tail NumberN1080S
Aircraft CategoryHeli
OperatorPetroleum Helicopter S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6T-3 · Turboshaft · 500
Seats16
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total6
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:00