NONE · Bell 47G-4A · 1995-11-02 · PACIFIC OCEAN, PO
Event
NTSB number
LAX96LA149
Event ID
20001207X04887
Type
Accident
Date
1995-11-02
Location
PACIFIC OCEAN, PO
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-4A
Registration
N99138
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
failure of the pilot to maintain lateral control of the helicopter, while hovering in preparation for a precautionary landing next to a ship at sea. Factors relating to the accident were: the passenger's premature evacuation from the helicopter, and the resultant lateral imbalance of the helicopter as the passenger jumped.