ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 371542
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| Date: | Tuesday 16 February 1988 |
| Time: | 10:40 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Roto-whirl, Inc. |
| Registration: | N21197 |
| MSN: | 3455 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Martinsville, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Indianapolis, IN (KIND) |
| (KIND) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE ENGAGED IN INTENTIONAL LOW LEVEL FLIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DOING ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY, THE HELICOPTER EXPERIENCED A WIRE STRIKE. THE WIRE WOUND AROUND THE MAIN ROTOR AND PULLED THE HELICOPTER TO THE GROUND. THE HELICOPTER RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT AND ONE PASSENGER RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES AND ONE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NO REPORTED INJURIES.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI88LA064
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 07:23 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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