ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 379564
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Thursday 10 May 1984 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bell UH-1B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2252A |
| MSN: | 610798 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1961 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7897 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming T53-L-11D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Clermont, FL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Clearmont, FL |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT WAS NOT AWARE THAT TWO GROUND ATTENDANTS WERE RIDING THE CABLE DURING A LOGGING OPERATION WHEN THERE WAS AN ACCIDENTAL CABLE RELEASE & THE ATTENDANTS FELL TO THE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFTS HOOK DID NOT REVEAL A SYSTEM FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. HOWEVER, SIMILAR OCCURRENCES HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN SITUATIONS INVOLVING BOTH CIVILIAN & MILITARY HELICOPTERS WHICH WERE EQUIPPED WITH HOOKS.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB MIA84FA166
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 07:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation