FATL · Sikorsky S-64E · 1999-03-02 · SHELTON, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA99LA038
Event ID
20001205X00392
Type
Accident
Date
1999-03-02
Location
SHELTON, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.230659, -123.20095
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Sikorsky
Model
S-64E
Registration
N194AC
FAR Part
133
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the victim to follow the procedure that required him to make sure that all choker lines had separated from the helicopter's release mechanism prior to entering the landing (collection area).