ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376920
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| Date: | Tuesday 25 June 1985 |
| Time: | 10:45 LT |
| Type: |  Bell UH-1B |
| Owner/operator: | Air Lift Helicopter |
| Registration: | N4991D |
| MSN: | 61-765 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1995 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING T53-11D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hoquiam, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE HELICOPTER WAS BEING USED DURING AN EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATION TO MOVE LARGE BLOCKS OF WOOD. HOWEVER, WHILE HOVERING, THE SLING BROKE. SUBSEQUENTLY, A BLOCK OF WOOD STRUCK A COMPANY EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD WHILE HE WAS WORKING ON THE GROUND.THE EMPLOYEE WAS FATALLY INJURED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA85LA151
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 06:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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