ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377250
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| Date: | Wednesday 8 May 1985 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R-22A |
| Owner/operator: | Mills Corporation |
| Registration: | N8556C |
| MSN: | 450 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 366 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING UKN |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mcalester, OK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT WAS USING THE HELICOPTER TO ROUND UP CATTLE. ONE COW CHARGED THE HELICOPTER AND STRUCK THE TAIL ROTOR. THE HELICOPTER PITCHED NOSE DOWN, THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK THE GROUND. THE HELICOPTER CAME TO REST IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW85FPJ02
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 09:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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