Bell 206L-1 accident near B.S. 53, LA
On January 16, 2003, a Bell 206L-1 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near B.S. 53, LA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- January 16, 2003
- Place
- B.S. 53, LA
- Aircraft
- Bell 206L-1 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 3 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 31.170°N, 91.869°W
- NTSB ID
- 20030117X00083
Official records · CHI03FA056
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On January 16, 2003, at 0826 central standard time, a Bell 206L-1, N3194P, operated by Air Logistics LLC, was destroyed on impact with an offshore platform during landing. A post crash fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 135 business flight was operating on a company flight plan. The commercial pilot and two passengers were seriously injured, and the third passenger was fatally injured. The flight departed from Air Logistics (Venice) N Heliport (45LA), Venice, Louisiana, at 0816, en route to the platform. Company records indicate that the pilot began his duty day at 0500 and flew two flights in the accident helicopter prior to the accident flight. He departed from 45LA at 0708 and arrived at MP133 at 0744. He then departed at 0744 and returned to 45LA at 0816. He then departed on the accident flight to Breton Sound 53. According to National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB) Form 6120.1/2 submitted by the pilot's attorney, the pilot reported: "I noted the position of the windsock. The tail of the windsock was pointing toward the north. I also observed the direction of the 'wind streaks' on the surface of the water, which supported the indications of the windsock. I estimated the wind to be light (approx. 5 knots) coming out of the south, the sky was clear, visibility unrestricted, and weather was not a factor. I completed the Before Landing Checklist upon entering the downwind leg. Abeam the platform I started a slow descent and a right hand turn, rolling out of the turn as I intercepted the
Probable cause
The improper approach by the pilot and the settling with power encountered by the pilot.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
