NTSB Preliminary Report: Parrottsville, TN
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Location:
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Parrottsville, TN
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Accident Number:
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ERA25LA046
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Date & Time:
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November 13, 2024, 11:30 Local
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Registration:
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N178EP
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Aircraft:
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ROBINSON HELICOPTER
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Injuries:
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1 Minor
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COMPANY R22 MARINER
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Flight Conducted Under:
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Part 91: General aviation - Instructional
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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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ROBINSON HELICOPTER
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Registration:
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N178EP
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COMPANY
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Model/Series:
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R22 MARINER
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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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SEVIER COUNTY AVIATION
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Operating Certificate(s)
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None
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INC
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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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KDKX,833 ft msl
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Observation Time:
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11:35 Local
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Distance from Accident Site:
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41 Nautical Miles
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Temperature/Dew Point:
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17°C /7°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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/ ,
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Lowest Ceiling:
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None
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Visibility:
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10 miles
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Altimeter Setting:
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30.24 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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Bristol, TN (TRI)
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Destination:
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Greenville, TN (GRI)
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This information is preliminary and subject to change.
Wreckage and Impact Information
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Crew Injuries:
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1 Minor
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Aircraft Damage:
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Substantial
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Passenger Injuries:
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N/A
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Aircraft Fire:
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None
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Ground Injuries:
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Aircraft Explosion:
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None
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Total Injuries:
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1 Minor
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Latitude, Longitude:
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36.031583,-83.023871 (est)
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Administrative Information
Investigator In Charge (IIC): Boggs, Daniel
Additional Participating Persons: Angela Kachinski; FAA; Nashville, TN
Investigation Class: Class 4
Note: The NTSB did not travel to the scene of this accident.
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