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Aviation accident DFW07LA011

MINR · Sikorsky S-76A++ · 2006-10-22 · Eugene Isl 259, USA

Event

NTSB number
DFW07LA011
Event ID
20061101X01599
Type
Accident
Date
2006-10-22
Location
Eugene Isl 259, USA
Coordinates
28.468889, -91.452224

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Sikorsky
Model
S-76A++
Registration
N22342
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

The flight crew's failure to maintain clearance with the water and their diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing to land. Contributing factor were the low ceilings and the heavy rains restricting their visibility.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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