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June 2, 1982 · Bell 206B-III · N2766U
West Cameron #4
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Cameron #4
Aircraft
Bell 206B-III
Tail Number
N2766U
Operator
Commercial Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA210
AS THE PILOT APPROACHED HELIDECK RIG 498 THE RIG WENT INTO THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-IN MODE. THIS PROCEDURE DEPRESSURIZES THE OIL RIG AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY LOUD BELLS AND VIBRATION AS THE SYSTEMS SHUT-IN. THE PILOT STATED THIS DISTRACTED HIM AND THE TAIL ROTOR COLLIDED WITH THE SAFETY FENCE DAMAGING THE TAIL ROTOR.
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AS THE PILOT APPROACHED HELIDECK RIG 498 THE RIG WENT INTO THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-IN MODE. THIS PROCEDURE DEPRESSURIZES THE OIL RIG AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY LOUD BELLS AND VIBRATION AS THE SYSTEMS SHUT-IN. THE PILOT STATED THIS DISTRACTED HIM AND THE TAIL ROTOR COLLIDED WITH THE SAFETY FENCE DAMAGING THE TAIL ROTOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:40 UTC
Nearest AirportWest Cameron #498 (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length60 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B-III
Tail NumberN2766U
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCommercial Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 317
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:40