ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 374685
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| Date: | Sunday 6 July 1986 |
| Time: | 23:00 LT |
| Type: |  Hughes 500A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4237D |
| MSN: | 1190215S |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5172 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C18 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fall River, MA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | New Bedford, MA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED FOG AND HAZE DURING RETURN FLIGHT TO NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS. THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTION CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER AND CRASHED INTO THE NORTH WATUPPA POND.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC86LA174
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 11:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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