ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352853
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| Date: | Tuesday 10 August 1999 |
| Time: | 11:38 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206L |
| Owner/operator: | St. Louis Helicopter Airways |
| Registration: | N810F |
| MSN: | 46603 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 9995 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C-20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cape Girardeau, MO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter impacted terrain during takeoff from a helicopter pad located on top of a hospital. The auxiliary power unit cord was attached to the helicopter during the helicopter's takeoff attempt.
Probable Cause: The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, in that the auxiliary power unit cord was not removed. The brick wall was a contributing factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI99LA298
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 07:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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