N1385WBELL UH-1B 1985-08-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL UH-1B S/N: 62-2072

Summary

On August 08, 1985, a Bell UH-1B (N1385W) was involved in an accident near Saint James, LA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW85FA310. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1385W.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 8, 1985
NTSB Number
FTW85FA310
Location
Saint James, LA
Event ID
20001214X37470
Coordinates
29.977006, -90.828920
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
62-2072
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
UH-1B UH1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
609 HWY 308
Status
Deregistered
City
THIBODAUX
State / Zip Code
LA 70301
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW85FA310