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| Date: | Tuesday 2 March 1982 |
| Time: | 10:10 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 212 |
| Owner/operator: | Petroleum Helicopter's |
| Registration: | N1080S |
| MSN: | 32121 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2657 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W PT6T-3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mustang Blk A11, -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Mustang Blk A11, GM |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE THE HELICOPTER WAS AT FLIGHT IDLE WAITING FOR THE NEXT LOAD OF PASSENGERS TO BOARD, A PASSENGER, WHO HAD BEEN TRAINED IN HELICOPTER SAFETY, WALKED INTO THE ROTOR BLADES. THE PASSENGER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS BEHIND THE TAIL ROTOR WHEN HE WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW82DA076
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 16:20 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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