Incident Sikorsky S-55B N16861,
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Date:Friday 1 May 1970
Time:13:45
Type:Silhouette image of generic S55P model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sikorsky S-55B
Owner/operator:Keystone Helicopters
Registration: N16861
MSN: 55-0729
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:Scotrun, PA -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Fire fighting
Departure airport:Mt Pocono Arpt
Destination airport:Lake Wallenpaupack
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
WEA BRIEFED BY DEPT OF FOREST-WATER.GUSTS TO 20K.HEAVILY LOADED.RETREATING BLADE STALL.M/R CUT T/R

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Report number: NYC70DHA10
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