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| Date: | Saturday 9 May 1998 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 47G-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Penguin-air Helicopter, Inc. |
| Registration: | N6714D |
| MSN: | 2199 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1958 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6227 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming VO-435-A1D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Walton Bch, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While in cruise flight at 500-600 feet the engine failed. A autorotation was performed and the helicopter touched down in 4-5 feet of water. After touchdown the waves rolled the helicopter to the right and the main rotor contacted the water and stopped. The pilot stated the helicopter contained about 20 gallons of fuel at the time of the accident. Examination of the engine and accessories showed no evidence of mechanical failure or malfunction. All fuel lines were found unobstructed.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA98LA154
History of this aircraft
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 11-Mar-2024 15:13 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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