SERS · Bell 206B · 1997-07-03 · NEW IBERIA, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA252
Event ID
20001208X08369
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-03
Location
NEW IBERIA, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.999536, -91.809928
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206B
Registration
N49661
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A related factor was his failure to follow the company procedure of maintaining visual contact with the external long-line cable, while hovering with it attached.