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| Date: | Thursday 14 January 1988 |
| Time: | 13:14 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206 |
| Owner/operator: | New Jersey State Police |
| Registration: | N3NJ |
| MSN: | 2048 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5823 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Holmdel, NJ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT HAD JUST LANDED THE HELICOPTER FROM A SPEED SURVEY OF GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AND WAS IN IDLE. THE PASSENGER/POLICE OFFICER DEPLANED AND WALKED TO THE REAR OF THE AIRCRAFT AND WAS STRUCK BY THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE RECEIVING SERIOUS INJURIES.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC88LA065
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 08:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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