ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 4936
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| Date: | Thursday 22 August 1974 |
| Time: | 14:04 |
| Type: | Bell 47J-2A Ranger |
| Owner/operator: | Copters Unlimited, opf CBS |
| Registration: | N37739 |
| MSN: | 3306 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 6 miles southeast off Point Judith, RI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Pilot decided abort flight due random subtle nudges.Passing thru 100-150ft agl aircraft tumbled into water.
The helicopter was covering the America’s Cup trophy for the CBS network, killing one CBS-TV electrician.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVACAO6V5ZA5SQ2DVUN9X5ZUBITW-USA-HELICOPTER-CARRYING-FILM-CREW-CRASHES-INTO-SEA-DURING-YACHT/query/Crash
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Feb-2008 12:00 | ASN archive | Added |
| 22-Dec-2018 16:47 | harro | Updated [Operator, Location, Nature, Source, Narrative] |
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