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February 26, 1982 · Robinson R22 · N9061Z
San Marcos, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
San Marcos, TX
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N9061Z
Operator
Tejas Helicopters of Austin
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW82FA071
THE HELICOPTER WAS OBSERVED ROTATING IN A COUNTER CLOCKWISE MOTION. A SMALL EXPLOSION WAS SEEN AT THE TAIL SECTION WITH PIECES FLYING OFF. THE OUTBOARD SECTIONS OF THE T/R BLADES WERE FOUND ABOUT 800 FT FROM THE MAIN WRECKAGE. EXAMINATION OF THE FRACTURES INDICATES A HIGHLY ABNORMAL STRESS CONDITION WAS PRODUCED IN THE T/R. THE AUSTIN FSS WAS REPORTING WIND GUSTS OF 27K.
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THE HELICOPTER WAS OBSERVED ROTATING IN A COUNTER CLOCKWISE MOTION. A SMALL EXPLOSION WAS SEEN AT THE TAIL SECTION WITH PIECES FLYING OFF. THE OUTBOARD SECTIONS OF THE T/R BLADES WERE FOUND ABOUT 800 FT FROM THE MAIN WRECKAGE. EXAMINATION OF THE FRACTURES INDICATES A HIGHLY ABNORMAL STRESS CONDITION WAS PRODUCED IN THE T/R. THE AUSTIN FSS WAS REPORTING WIND GUSTS OF 27K.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN9061Z
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTejas Helicopters of Austin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2C · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 18 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter0