NTSB Preliminary Report: Chamblee, GA
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Location:
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Chamblee, GA
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Accident Number:
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ERA25LA156
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Date & Time:
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March 21, 2025, 15:53 Local
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Registration:
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N5QV
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Aircraft:
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Bell 206
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Injuries:
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1 Serious, 1 Minor
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Flight Conducted Under:
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Part 91: General aviation - Aerial observation
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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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Bell
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Registration:
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N5QV
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Model/Series:
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206 B
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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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HELICOPTERS INC
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Operating Certificate(s)
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None
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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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KPDK,979 ft msl
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Observation Time:
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15:53 Local
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Distance from Accident Site:
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0 Nautical Miles
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Temperature/Dew Point:
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16°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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7 knots / None, 290°
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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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30.08 inches Hg
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Type of Flight Plan Filed:
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NONE
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Departure Point:
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Chamblee, GA
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Destination:
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Chamblee, GA
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Wreckage and Impact Information
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Crew Injuries:
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1
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Serious
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Aircraft Damage:
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Substantial
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Passenger Injuries:
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1 Minor
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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
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Serious, 1 Minor
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Latitude, Longitude:
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33.876002,-84.302031
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This information is preliminary and subject to change.
Administrative Information
Investigator In Charge (IIC): Gretz, Robert
Additional Participating Persons: Joe Howard; FAA/FSDO; Atlanta, GA
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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