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May 21, 1982 · Bell 47G2 · N130V
Santa Maria, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Aircraft
Bell 47G2
Tail Number
N130V
Operator
R&S Crop Dusters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DA186
THE HELICOPTER CONTACTED THE PLATFORM WITH A LANDING SKID AND ROLLED OVER DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF. AS THE HELICOPTERLIFTED OFF OF A TRUCK MOUNTED PLATFORM A SKID BECAME FOULED BY THE TRUCK AND A DYNAMIC ROLL-OVER OCCURRED.
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THE HELICOPTER CONTACTED THE PLATFORM WITH A LANDING SKID AND ROLLED OVER DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF. AS THE HELICOPTERLIFTED OFF OF A TRUCK MOUNTED PLATFORM A SKID BECAME FOULED BY THE TRUCK AND A DYNAMIC ROLL-OVER OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest AirportNorthside Airpark (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G2
Tail NumberN130V
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorR&S Crop Dusters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435 · Reciprocating
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315° @ 2 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter0