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September 16, 2023 · Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · N297SH
Johnson River, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Johnson River, AK
Aircraft
Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (2012)
Tail Number
N297SH
Operator
Soloy Helicopters
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
ANC23LA085
The operator reported that during a sling load operation, one of the ground crew became entangled in a tag line as the helicopter began to lift the load. He was dragged across the deck, freed himself, and subsequently fell to the ground. In the operators written statement, it was noted the ground crew member was initially hidden from the pilot’s view as he began to lift the sling load. The helicopter was not damaged, but the ground crew personnel sustained serious injuries. The operator reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The ground crew’s failure to remain clear of a tag line during sling load operations, resulting in his entanglement.
Full Narrative
The operator reported that during a sling load operation, one of the ground crew became entangled in a tag line as the helicopter began to lift the load. He was dragged across the deck, freed himself, and subsequently fell to the ground. In the operators written statement, it was noted the ground crew member was initially hidden from the pilot’s view as he began to lift the sling load. The helicopter was not damaged, but the ground crew personnel sustained serious injuries. The operator reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEurocopter AS 350 B3
Tail NumberN297SH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
OperatorSoloy Helicopters
Operating RulePart 133
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsSafran · Arriel 2D · Turboshaft · 952
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0