3 fatal · Bell UH-1H · 1998-02-03 · SAVANNAH, TN, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA98GA069
Event ID
20001211X09579
Type
Accident
Date
1998-02-03
Location
SAVANNAH, TN, USA
Coordinates
35.220737, -88.229446
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
UH-1H
Registration
N30TV
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
failure of the flight crew to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the pole and workman. Related factors were: the gusty wind condition, inadequate communication/coordination between the flight crew and ground personnel, and an improper external system for this type of operation.