ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377044
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| Date: | Sunday 9 June 1985 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Enstrom 280C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5694Y |
| MSN: | 1200 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 303 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING HIO-360-E1BD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | S.woodstock, VT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | S. Woodstock, CT |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE HELICOPTER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF RPM ON LIFTOFF AND RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THE PLT STATED THAT ON LIFTOFF TO APRX 50 FT AGL, THE RPM DROPPED OFF TO 2800 AND A LOSS OF CLIMB RESULTED. THE PLT DESCENDED IN AN ATTEMPT TO INCREASE THE ROTOR RPM, HOWEVER, IT WAS TOO LATE. THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH A CHAIN LINK FENCE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC85LA143
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 07:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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