19-Mar-13 N408RL Bell 206L4 Platform WD79C, US-Gulf of Mexico
Vertical fin contacted pipe on landing on offshore platform
Tags: Accidents, B206L, Bell, Civil, RLC, Safety, US-Gulf of Mexico
Vertical fin contacted pipe on landing on offshore platform
Tags: Accidents, B206L, Bell, Civil, RLC, Safety, US-Gulf of Mexico
Industry source tell us that a force landing was made, and during flare the main blades clipped the stabliser end-plates. Damage pointed out by refueller when next uploading fuel, and pilot continued a further one or two more legs. Date needs confirming
Tags: Accidents, B206L, Bell, Civil, Helicopter Services, Safety, UK
PHi LongRanger down in GOM. Sole occupant pilot lost his life – body found and recovered four hours after accident. Helicopter completely submerged. Pilot later named as Arturo Lebron
Tags: Accidents, B206L, Bell, Civil, Fatal, Offshore, PHI, Safety, US-Gulf of Mexico
Bird strike which caused windshield to shatter
Tags: Accidents, Air Evac Lifeteam, B206L, Bell, Civil, US-Tennessee