On January 13, 1984, a Bell 206L-1 (registration N5759M) was involved in an aviation accident near Vencie, LA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A helicopter pilot conducting a flight to pick up duck hunters encountered fog, attempted a precautionary landing over water, and the helicopter touched down and rolled over. Occupants were rescued by duck hunters.
Incident Summary
A helicopter pilot reported that he took off from a site to pick up duck hunters at several locations. During the flight, he encountered fog and turned toward Venice, Louisiana, to land. The pilot then saw an oil field structure and some land and elected to make a precautionary landing.
Sequence of Events
While making an over-water approach, the pilot was looking at the oil field structure and the bank when the helicopter touched down in the water and rolled over. The pilot reported that the visibility was about 300 feet at the time of the accident.
Rescue
The occupants were rescued by duck hunters who were in the area.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 13 Jan 1984 Bell 206L-1 accident near Vencie, LA?
A helicopter pilot conducting a flight to pick up duck hunters encountered fog, attempted a precautionary landing over water, and the helicopter touched down and rolled over. Occupants were rescued by duck hunters.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jan 1984 Bell 206L-1 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Jan 1984 involved a Bell 206L-1, registration N5759M, at Vencie, LA.
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