ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358305
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| Date: | Thursday 7 September 1995 |
| Time: | 08:05 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206L-3 |
| Owner/operator: | Weyerhauser Corp. |
| Registration: | N62W |
| MSN: | S7343 |
| Engine model: | Allison C 250-30P |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Castle Rock, WA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Seattle, WA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter was engaged in an aerial survey at 75 feet agl over company property, when the passengers observed a hunter on the ground tracking the aircraft with a crossbow followed by release of an arrow. The arrow impacted one of the tail rotor blades. The helicopter made a precautionary landing shortly thereafter, and inspection of the aircraft revealed substantial damage. The hunter was subsequently arrested.
Probable Cause: sabotage by a hunter (shooting at the helicopter with a crossbow).
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA95LA210
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 12:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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