Aviation accident FTW99LA131

Name: aviation accident: Bell 206B near BRAZORIA 440L (1999-04-30)
Start: 1999-04-30
Location: BRAZORIA 440L

SERS · Bell 206B · 1999-04-30 · BRAZORIA 440L

Event

NTSB number: FTW99LA131
Event ID: 20001205X00476
Type: Accident
Date: 1999-04-30
Location: BRAZORIA 440L

Injuries

Highest injury: SERS
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 3
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Bell
Model: 206B
Registration: N35WH
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: —

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The failure of the platform worker to maintain clearance with the turning tail rotor blades. A factor was the inadequate coordination between the pilot and the passengers pertaining to procedures for disembarking from the helicopter.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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