NTSB Preliminary Report: Moran, KS
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Location:
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Moran, KS
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Accident Number:
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CEN24LA143
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Date & Time:
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March 29, 2024, 12:20 Local
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Registration:
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N910GX
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Aircraft:
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BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
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Injuries:
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4 None
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CANADA 407
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Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled - Air Medical (Medical emergency)
The NTSB is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this event. A preliminary report will not be issued but a final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
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Aircraft Make:
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BELL HELICOPTER
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Registration:
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N910GX
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TEXTRON CANADA
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Model/Series:
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407
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Aircraft Category:
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Helicopter
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Amateur Built:
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Operator:
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MED TRANS CORP
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Operating Certificate(s)
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On-demand air taxi (135)
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Held:
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Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
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Conditions at Accident Site:
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VMC
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Condition of Light:
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Day
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Observation Facility, Elevation:
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KCNU,1003 ft msl
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Observation Time:
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13:52 Local
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Distance from Accident Site:
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17 Nautical Miles
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Temperature/Dew Point:
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22°C /9°C
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Lowest Cloud Condition:
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Clear
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Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:
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19 knots / 35 knots, 200°
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Lowest Ceiling:
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Visibility:
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10 miles
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Altimeter Setting:
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29.76 inches Hg
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Type of Flight Plan Filed:
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VFR
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Departure Point:
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Chanute, KS (CNU)
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Destination:
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Pleasanton, KS
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This information is preliminary and subject to change.
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries:
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1 None
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Aircraft Damage:
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Substantial
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Passenger Injuries:
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3 None
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Aircraft Fire:
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None
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Ground Injuries:
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N/A
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Aircraft Explosion:
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None
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Total Injuries:
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4 None
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Latitude, Longitude:
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37.85,-95.216667
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Administrative Information
Investigator In Charge (IIC): Miller, Bradley
Additional Participating Persons: Michael LeBlanc; FAA; Wichita
Investigation Class: Class 4
Note: The NTSB did not travel to the scene of this accident.
This information is preliminary and subject to change.
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