Accident Bell 206B N8176J, Thursday 15 July 1976
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Date:Thursday 15 July 1976
Time:11:50
Type:Silhouette image of generic B06 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 206B
Owner/operator:Petroleum Helicopters (PHI)
Registration: N8176J
MSN: 560
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Berwick, LA -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Gulf Of Mexico
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
GRASS FIRE ONLY. SKID CAUGHT UNDER REFUELING LINE.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: FTW76AF109
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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