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Aviation accident FTW96LA175

NONE · Robinson R22 BETA · 1996-04-19 · FRANKLIN, LA, USA

Event

NTSB number
FTW96LA175
Event ID
20001208X05563
Type
Accident
Date
1996-04-19
Location
FRANKLIN, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.79943, -91.510017

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Robinson
Model
R22 BETA
Registration
N2329K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition, and close proximity of the vehicle that was allowed to be driven under the turning rotors.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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