Gazelle crash in NY.
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Gazelle crash in NY.
As this aircraft probably originated from the UK, thought it might be of interest. Condolences to the pilot's family.
Newsday Story
From the FAA accident site:
IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 911XW Make/Model: GAZ Description: 1974 WESTLAND GAZELLE AH.MK1 Date: 11/08/2002 Time: 0400
Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: N Missing: N Damage: Destroyed
LOCATION
City: EAST HAMPTON State: NY Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AH MARK 1 GAZELLE HELICOPTER CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, 1 POB ASSUMED FATAL, DEBRIS FOUND ALONG EAST HAMPTON, NY
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 1
# Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
WEATHER: UNK
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: General Aviation
Departed: ISLIP, NY Dep Date: Dep. Time:
Destination: EAST HAMPTON, NY Flt Plan: UNK Wx Briefing: U Last Radio Cont: UNK Last Clearance: UNK
FAA FSDO: NEW YORK, NY (EA15) Entry date: 11/12/2002
Registration details on the aircraft.
N-number : N911XW
Aircraft Serial Number : 1230
Aircraft Manufacturer : WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LTD
Model : GAZELLE AH.MK1
Engine Manufacturer : TURBOMECA
Model : ASTAZOU SER
Aircraft Year : 1974
Owner Name : SMITTERS WILLIAM
Owner Address : C/O TRATEWARE CORP
: 40 WALL ST 36TH FL
NEW YORK, NY, 10005
Registration Date : 17-Sep-2002
Airworthiness Certificate Type : Experimental
Approved Operations : Exhibition
Newsday Story
From the FAA accident site:
IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 911XW Make/Model: GAZ Description: 1974 WESTLAND GAZELLE AH.MK1 Date: 11/08/2002 Time: 0400
Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: N Missing: N Damage: Destroyed
LOCATION
City: EAST HAMPTON State: NY Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AH MARK 1 GAZELLE HELICOPTER CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, 1 POB ASSUMED FATAL, DEBRIS FOUND ALONG EAST HAMPTON, NY
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 1
# Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
WEATHER: UNK
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: General Aviation
Departed: ISLIP, NY Dep Date: Dep. Time:
Destination: EAST HAMPTON, NY Flt Plan: UNK Wx Briefing: U Last Radio Cont: UNK Last Clearance: UNK
FAA FSDO: NEW YORK, NY (EA15) Entry date: 11/12/2002
Registration details on the aircraft.
N-number : N911XW
Aircraft Serial Number : 1230
Aircraft Manufacturer : WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LTD
Model : GAZELLE AH.MK1
Engine Manufacturer : TURBOMECA
Model : ASTAZOU SER
Aircraft Year : 1974
Owner Name : SMITTERS WILLIAM
Owner Address : C/O TRATEWARE CORP
: 40 WALL ST 36TH FL
NEW YORK, NY, 10005
Registration Date : 17-Sep-2002
Airworthiness Certificate Type : Experimental
Approved Operations : Exhibition
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From: UKdom
what are the rules for 'experimental' aircraft in US (i.e. restrictions)
The ex-mil gazelles are on permit to fly in this country, there not allowed to fly at night.
I am right in understanding this accident occurred at 0400hrs?
My sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
The ex-mil gazelles are on permit to fly in this country, there not allowed to fly at night.
I am right in understanding this accident occurred at 0400hrs?
My sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
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From: Avon, CT, USA
I believe the Gazelle was a newly acquired helo for the owner. I saw the "N" number listed on a website and some text stating that the helo had a new home on Islip, Long Island.
I would be interested in knowing how much helo total time, turbine time, and in type the pilot had.
In the U.S. if you have a PPL helicopter license you can fly any helicopter up to a gross weight of 12,500 lbs. without a type rating, as far as the FAA is concerned. Insurance companies may dictate total time, time in type etc. Insurance coverage is not mandatory for private operations.
I would be interested in knowing how much helo total time, turbine time, and in type the pilot had.
In the U.S. if you have a PPL helicopter license you can fly any helicopter up to a gross weight of 12,500 lbs. without a type rating, as far as the FAA is concerned. Insurance companies may dictate total time, time in type etc. Insurance coverage is not mandatory for private operations.
