ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377629
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| Date: | Saturday 2 March 1985 |
| Time: | 16:55 LT |
| Type: |  Bell UH-1H |
| Owner/operator: | Nat. Oceanic Atmospheric Admin |
| Registration: | N58RF |
| MSN: | 6816339 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5097 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING T-53 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Moses Point, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Nome, AK (OME) |
| Fairbanks, AK (FAI) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
APRX 15 MILES SE OF MOSES POINT THE HELICOPTER ENCOUNTERED DETERIORATING WX. A DESCENT WAS MADE TO 50 FT ABOVE THE ICE AT AN AIRSPEED OF ABOUT 50 KTS. AT THIS TIME A WHITE OUT CONDITION WAS ENCOUNTERED AND A RIGHT TURN WAS INITIATED. THE RIGHT SKID CONTACTED THE ICE AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC85LA050
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 14:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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