Apr 30, 1999
Accident
BRAZORIA 440L
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The failure of the platform worker to maintain clearance with the turning tail rotor blades. A factor was the inadequate coordination between the pilot and the passengers pertaining to procedures for disembarking from the helicopter.
NTSB FTW99LA131