Bell 206 L4 N207MY

Summary

On 11 June 2014 at about 19:30 local time, a Bell 206 L4 registered N207MY, operated by Westwind Helicopter LLC, was involved in an accident near South Timbalier Platform, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 died. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

11 June 2014 at 19:30

Classification

Accident

Location

South Timbalier Platform, United States

Coordinates

28.0500, -90.4000

Aircraft

Bell 206 L4

Registration

N207MY

Category

Helicopter

Year built

2000

Engines

1

Operator

Westwind Helicopter LLC

Operating rule

Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Ship Shoal 266B → South TB 317

Aircraft damage

Destroyed

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN14FA286

2 people died.

The pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The commercial-rated pilot and passenger were en route to an oil platform located in the Gulf of Mexico. A witness, who was on the platform, saw the helicopter heading toward the platform. As the helicopter approached, it started to spin in a clockwise direction. The helicopter spun several times before it dropped to the water. Examination of the helicopter and rotor system did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities. Weather stations located about 26 and 48 miles from the accident site reported favorable conditions with relatively light wind. Given the lack of specific wind information for the accident location and the lack of information regarding the helicopter's direction, speed, and altitude as it approached the platform, it could not be determined if the helicopter experienced a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A medical review of the pilot noted discrepancies between his declared medical conditions and medicine usage and those found during the autopsy and toxicology tests. However, there was not enough information to determine whether a medical issue resulted in the pilot's loss of helicopter control.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.