ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377067
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| Date: | Saturday 8 June 1985 |
| Time: | 10:45 LT |
| Type: |  Hughes 269C |
| Owner/operator: | West Florida Helicopters |
| Registration: | N8657F |
| MSN: | 7-0660 |
| Engine model: | AVCO LYCOMING HIO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | St.petersburg, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | St. Petersburg, FL (SPG |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE HELICOPTER WAS LANDING AFTER A TRAINING FLIGHT WITH AN INSTRUCTOR PILOT AND A NON-RATED-NON-CERTIFICATED STUDENT PILOT ON BOARD. AS THE HELICOPTER TOUCHED DOWN A SEVERE RESONANT VIBRATION STARTED. THE INSTRUCTOR STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT OFF THE GROUND BUT THE COLLECTIVE IMPUT GAVE NO RESPONSE. THE CLUTCH PULLEY BRACKET WAS FOUND FAILED DUE TO OVERLOAD. WITNESSES DESCRIBED THE VIBRATION AS TYPICAL OF GROUND RESONANCE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA85LA185
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 07:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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