ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 384238
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| Date: | Wednesday 2 June 1982 |
| Time: | 16:40 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206B-III |
| Owner/operator: | Commercial Helicopters |
| Registration: | N2766U |
| MSN: | 2752 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4090 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | West Cameron #4, -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | West Cameron 49, GM |
| West Cameron 49, GM | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AS THE PILOT APPROACHED HELIDECK RIG 498 THE RIG WENT INTO THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-IN MODE. THIS PROCEDURE DEPRESSURIZES THE OIL RIG AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY LOUD BELLS AND VIBRATION AS THE SYSTEMS SHUT-IN. THE PILOT STATED THIS DISTRACTED HIM AND THE TAIL ROTOR COLLIDED WITH THE SAFETY FENCE DAMAGING THE TAIL ROTOR.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW82DA210
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 09:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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