ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377988
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| Date: | Monday 10 December 1984 |
| Time: | 12:20 LT |
| Type: |  Sikorsky UH-34J |
| Owner/operator: | Scenic River Logging |
| Registration: | N4556D |
| MSN: | 145668 |
| Engine model: | CURTIS WRIGHT 1820-84 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Carrabelle, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Carrabelle, FL |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT WAS CONDUCTING EXTERNAL LOAD LOGGING OPERATIONS IN A HOVER AT APRX 175 FT AGL WHEN THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE ENG RAN INTERMITTENTLY WITH BLACK SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE BEFORE THE ENG FAILED TOTALLY. THE AUTOROTATION LANDING WAS MADE INTO A CREEK IN 5-6 FT DEEP WATER. THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES WERE DESTROYED AND THE TAIL BOOM WAS CHOPPED OFF.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA85LA056
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 18:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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