Accident · destroyed
Feb 21, 1986 · Odessa, WADURING AN EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATION TO REMOVE GROUNDWIRE OFF CROSSARMS, THE CABLE SPLICE JAMMED IN THE PULLEY FRAME. THE HELICOPTERS FORWARD MOTION STOPPED AND IT THEN STRUCK THE GROUND. THE PILOT SAID THE CARGO HOOK RELEASE DIDN'T WORK BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND IN POST ACCIDENT TESTING.
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Injuries
- None
- Report
- SEA86LA062
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA86LA062)