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| Date: | Thursday 5 July 1984 |
| Time: | 11:15 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 |
| Owner/operator: | Marks Flying Service |
| Registration: | N9077G |
| MSN: | 0270 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1499 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ellington, CT -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Ellington, CT |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AFTER BEING DIRECTED TO DO SO BY THE ARPT MGR THE PILOT WAS AIR TAXIING TO PARKING WHEN THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES CONTACTED ONE MAIN ROTOR BLADE OF A PARKED BELL 206. THE PILOT RELATED THAT HE ASSUMED HE WOULD CLEAR THE 206 SINCE HE WAS WATCHING THE AIRPORT MGR DIRECT HIS MOVEMENT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC84LA232
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2024 15:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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