Accident Kaman K-600 N2855J, Friday 5 September 1969
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Date:Friday 5 September 1969
Time:16:30
Type:Kaman K-600
Owner/operator:Command Helico
Registration: N2855J
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Wolf Creek, OR -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Fire fighting
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
PLT ALLOWED HOPPER SLING TO TANGLE WITH SKID,CAUSED LATERAL IMBALANCE.M/R BLADES HIT GRND.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: SEA70D0125
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 8 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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