Aerospatiale SA316B N62268
28 November 1989 · Park City, Utah, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 28 November 1989 at about 21:45 local time, a Aerospatiale SA316B registered N62268 was involved in an accident near Park City, Utah, United States. 6 people were on board and one died, 4 were seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 21:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Park City, Utah, United States
- Coordinates
- 40.6407, -111.4892
- Aircraft
- Aerospatiale SA316B
- Registration
- N62268
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 133: Rotorcraft Ext. Load
- Purpose of flight
- Other Work Use
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- DEN90FA028
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAKE A VERTICAL TAKEOFF, WHILE DEPARTING WITH A CABLE ATTACHED, AND HIS FAILURE TO INSURE THE CABLE REMAINED CLEAR OF THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER (VEHICLE) WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE HELICOPTER WAS BEING USED ON AN EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATION TO MOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. A 100 FT CABLE WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE HELICOPTER WHEN WORKERS NEEDED TO BE TRANSPORTED UP THE HILL. WITNESSES REPORTED THE PILOT INITIATED A NORMAL TAKEOFF, INSTEAD OF A VERTICAL TAKEOFF, WHICH HE HAD BEEN USING WITH THE CABLE ATTACHED. DURING THE TAKEOFF, THE HOOK ON THE END OF THE CABLE SNAGGED ON AN EQUIPMENT TRAILER. THE HOOK BROKE FREE OF THE TRAILER AND THE CABLE REBOUNDED INTO THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES. THE HELICOPTER THEN BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Aerospatiale SA316B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 1990 | Aerospatiale SA316B | Meeteetse, Wyoming, United States | Rocky Mountain Helicopter | Serious injuries | - |
| 3 Dec 1990 | Aerospatiale SA316B | Vernal, Utah, United States | Avman Aviation Helicopter SVC | Minor injuries | - |
| 2 Apr 1988 | Aerospatiale SA316B | Silver Plume, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jul 1987 | Aerospatiale SA316B | Red Lodge, Montana, United States | Pegasus Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 5 Apr 1986 | Aerospatiale SA316B | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | Allegheny General Hospital | No injuries | - |
| 13 Jun 1985 | Aerospatiale SA316B | Silver Springs, Florida, United States | Evergreen Helicoters | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 1989 | Bell 206B III | Park City, Utah, United States | Avman Inc | No injuries | - |
| 13 Mar 1989 | Cessna T210L | Roy, Utah, United States | Jack R. Stacey | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Mar 1989 | Cessna 182 | Tooele, Utah, United States | Golden Spike Flying Club | No injuries | - |
| 10 Apr 1989 | Cessna 172F | Morgan, Utah, United States | Finnegan, James M. | No injuries | - |
| 24 Apr 1989 | Cessna 152 | Ogden, Utah, United States | Spectra Sonics | No injuries | - |
| 16 May 1989 | Champion 7EC | St George, Utah, United States | Harrer, Darryl L. | No injuries | - |