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July 28, 1982 · Bell UH1B · N88389
Bryce Canyon, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bryce Canyon, UT
Aircraft
Bell UH1B
Tail Number
N88389
Operator
Beartooth
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82DA147
THE PILOT WAS MAKING AN APPROACH TO A 10,000 FT MOUNTAIN, LET THE RPM DECAY AND MADE A HARD LANDING. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS 12,500 FEET. THERE WAS ABOUT 500 OR 600 POUNDS OF CARGO ON THE LONG LINE.
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THE PILOT WAS MAKING AN APPROACH TO A 10,000 FT MOUNTAIN, LET THE RPM DECAY AND MADE A HARD LANDING. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS 12,500 FEET. THERE WAS ABOUT 500 OR 600 POUNDS OF CARGO ON THE LONG LINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell UH1B
Tail NumberN88389
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeartooth
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsLycoming · 753-11 · Turboshaft · 1100
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0