ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385045
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| Date: | Wednesday 10 February 1982 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Sikorsky UH-19B |
| Owner/operator: | Aire Care Inc |
| Registration: | N2256G |
| MSN: | 57 5962 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2302 hours |
| Engine model: | WRIGHT R-1300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Urbana, IL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Homer, IL (017) |
| Anoka, MN | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT AND A MEDICAL ATTENDANT WERE ON A FLIGHT TO URBANA TO MAKE A MEDICAL EVACUATION. THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, THE HELICOPTER BEGAN TO ROTATE TO THE LEFT. HE REPORTED THAT HE LANDED IMMEDIATELY, CUT THE POWER, AND STOPPED THE ROTATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER TOUCHDOWN. DURING THE LANDING, A MAIN ROTOR BLADE HIT THE TAIL CONE AND TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT, AND FLYING PARTS STRUCK THE FUSELAGE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI82DA045
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 18:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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