Accident Bell 206B N7904J, Tuesday 20 November 1973
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Date:Tuesday 20 November 1973
Time:06:45
Type:Silhouette image of generic B06 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 206B
Owner/operator:Petroleum Helicopters (PHI)
Registration: N7904J
MSN: 640
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:near Intrcstl Cty, LA -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Offshore
Departure airport:E.Cameron Blk 254B
Destination airport:E.Cameron Blk 255F
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
RETARDED INFLATION OF R EMERG FLOAT,ROLLED OVER.HELO SANK.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: FTW74AF034
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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