ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358511
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| Date: | Monday 7 August 1995 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bell UH-1H |
| Owner/operator: | South Alabama Air Rescue Inc |
| Registration: | N794CF |
| MSN: | 417886132 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING T-53 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Montgomery, AL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter was being used to demonstrate its medical airlift capabilities. During an approach to an area bounded by trees, the main rotor blades contacted the trees.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL95LA160
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 15:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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