Casualties unknown

1992-03-05: Bell 206L-3 (N41791) — Petroleum Helicopters — Sabine Pass #18

Sabine Pass #18, US

On March 5, 1992, a Bell 206L-3 (registration N41791) operated by Petroleum Helicopters was involved in an aviation accident near Sabine Pass #18. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot suffered convulsions and lost consciousness before starting the engine after a weather-related landing on an oil platform; passengers removed him and administered CPR, but he was later pronounced dead due to a heart condition.

Incident Overview

A pilot flying to an offshore platform made an en route landing on an oil platform due to poor weather. After the weather cleared, the pilot and three passengers reboarded the helicopter. Before starting the engine, the pilot experienced several convulsions and lost consciousness.

Passenger Intervention

The passengers removed the pilot from the cockpit and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The pilot was subsequently transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Medical Findings

The cause of death was determined to be ventricular fibrillation due to acute coronary artery insufficiency.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14284. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.