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Accidents occurring while gathering news

F = fatalities;  I = injuries

Accident Date Location News org. Description F I Cause
16 December, 2009 Montreal, Quebec, Canada CFTM A Robinson R44 traffic helicopter, while filming over Champlain Bridge, crashed in a ditch near Autoroute 10 while trying to make an emergency landing on a nearby heliport.[1] 0 2
5 August 2009 Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada CFCF-TV An Enstrom 28 helicopter crashed and burst into flames while filming the aftermath of a tornado[2] 2 0
11 November 2008 West Palm Beach, Florida WPEC A Bell 206B made an emergency landing after losing power. The tail boom of the helicopter was severed in the accident. Both the pilot and traffic reporter on board escaped serious injury.[3] 0 2 "A loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control."[4]
13 October 2008 Montgomery County, TX KTRK-TV While traveling to the scene of a shooting, SkyEye-HD crashed into the heavily wooded W.G. Jones State Forest in southern Montgomery County.[5][6] 2 0 Preliminary reports indicate the aircraft lost engine power while traveling over a heavily wooded area. The aircraft then lost altitude and impacted the trees and ground, which resulted in a fire.[7]
30 July 2007 Grand Prairie, TX KDFW-TV FOX 4 experienced a mechanical failure as it traveled from an 18-wheeler accident to a breaking news event. This failure forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in a heavily wooded area, which resulted in major damage to the aircraft.[8] 0 1 The loss of engine power as result of the failure of one or more of the compressor blades for the 5th stage compressor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a successful autorotation.
27 July 2007 Phoenix, AZ KNXV-TV and KTVK Two Eurocopter AS350-B2 helicopters from stations KNXV-TV and KTVK news are involved in a mid-air collision and crash while covering a car chase. 4 0 "Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other helicopter. Contributing to this failure was the pilots' responsibility to perform reporting and visual tracking duties to support their station's ENG operation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of formal procedures for Phoenix-area ENG pilots to follow regarding the conduct of these operations." [9][10]
20 June 2007 Sand Springs, OK KOTV While performing low altitude flybys during a commerical shoot, a Bell 206B-3 helicopter's main rotor blade struck the satellite dish atop a news truck. 0 1 "The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in a blade strike. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot."[11]
12 July 2006 Taos, NM KOB-TV helicopter landed nose first and rolled over while obtaining video of a search and rescue operation 0 0 loss of tail rotor effectiveness during landing, pilot delayed ration [1]
28 June 2006 Chino Hills, CA contractor pilot heard a loud bang, landed the helicopter in a state park to investigate, upon taking off the helicopter rolled to the left and impacted the ground. 0 2 undetermined [2]
4 May 2004 Brooklyn, NY WNBC-TV helicopter lost control crashed onto an apartment building rooftop [12] 0 3 hydraulic failure [3]
8 May 2003 Aurora, CO KMGH-TV power failure 0 1 lack of CRM (cockpit resource management) [4]
12 December 2001 Vernon, WI WISN-TV After covering a fire, the pilot of a Robinson R44 helicopter was flying back to airport in low visibility when the aircraft struck power lines and crashed on a highway. 1 2 "The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the static wire, the darkness of night, the low ceiling, and the vehicle."[13]
4 December 2000 Dallas, NC While covering a news event, helicopter experienced several unanticipated right yaw excursions 2 0 improper use of flight controls during an emergency landing [5]
26 March 2000 Van Nuys, CA KTLA-TV while covering a night time event, pilot radio'd hydraulic failure to other news helicopters in the area and opted to return to base rather than land at a closer airport. 0 2 hydraulic pressure loss [6]
3 March 2000 South Miami-Dade County, FL WTVJ A Sky 6 McDonnell Douglas HU-600N crashes after pitching downward and then pulled up into a steep ascent. Prior to the crash the pilot states over the radio to a nearby inflight helicopter "Watch this." 2 0 "The pilot's ostentatious display and in-flight decision to perform an abrupt low altitude pitch up maneuver (aerobatic flight). This resulted in the main rotor blades colliding with and separating the tail boom assembly while maneuvering, and the helicopters subsequent in-flight collision with terrain."[14]
17 November 1999 Seattle, WA KIRO-TV helicopter collides with another (non-news) aircraft on a news gathering flight 0 0 failure to maintain separation [7]
25 June 1999 Murrells Inlet, SC WPDE-TV While filming, a Boeing HU-369 helicopter crashes into a marsh.[15] 0 3 "An inflight loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds and improper weather evaluation."[16]
3 December 1998 Passaic, NJ WNBC-TV A Eurocopter EC 135-P1 helicopter crashes into the Passaic River 0 2 "The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm and his improper in flight decision to enter autorotation due to his lack of knowledge of the power plant controls. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's improper decision to fly through wake turbulence."[17]
10 July 1995 Mexico City, Mexico Televisa An Aerospatiale AS355F helicopter lost control and crashed onto a building killing everyone on board. A person in a vehicle was also injured.[18][19] 3 1
11 January 1993 Tonawanda, New York WGR Traffic reporting Osage TH-55 helicopter struck power lines and fell into the Niagara River. Traffic reporter Mike Roszman and pilot Herman Kuhn were killed in the accident.[20] 2 0 "Improper inflight planning/descision by the pilot and the failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during flight. Factors related to the accident include poor visibility and weather conditions at dusk and the pilot's excessive airspeed for the conditions."[21]
7 December 1991 Fuquay-Varina, NC WTVD-TV A Eurocopter AS350D helicopter lost power and crash landed in an open field.The sole survior reported that the pilot reset an engine chip light 5-10 times 20-25 minutes prior to the crash. 3 1 Pilots decision to continue flight after known engine problem and the subsequent seizure of the number two engine bearing.[22]
5 July 1991 Phoenix, Arizona KTAR-AM It was speculated that a model rocket or firework flew past the Robinson R22B helicopter which may have spooked pilot Mike Nuetzman. This may have caused him to lose control of the helicopter and crash into a house causing a subsquent fire. 1 0 "A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in rotor contact to the cockpit."[23]
19 October 1988 Deckers, Colorado KUSA-TV A Bell 206L-3 helicopter crashes after hitting power lines.[24] 2 Improper inflight planning and visual lookout by the pilot and adverse weather conditions.[25]
25 November 1986 Cincinnati, OH Contractor non-instrument rated pilot crashed helicopter terrain in foggy conditions. Traffic reporter on board pressured pilot to take off.[8] 2 0 visibility, pilot error [9]
22 October 1986 New York, NY WNBC-AM An Enstrom F-28F traffic helicopter crashed into the Hudson River after its main rotor blade stopped.Traffic reporter Jane Dornacker was killed. 1 2 Improper maintenance and the use of incorrect/unauthorized parts during a previous repair.[26]
16 June 1986 Jacksonville, Florida WAPE-FM & WTLV-TV A Hughes 369HE helicopter crashes during a morning drive broadcast killing reporter Julie Silver and pilot William Smith. Cameraman Brett Synder was injured.[27] 2 1 Failure of the tail rotor drive shaft coupling due to fatigue.[28]
21 January 1986 Ellendale, MN Helicopter hired by a news crew for an unnamed station agreed to fly in low visibility despite refusals by other pilots. Non-instrument rated pilot crashed in low visibility. 3 dark, visibility, pilot error [10]
5 May 1985 Spokane, Washington KREM-TV A Hughes 369D helicopter strikes a transmitting tower guy-wire and crashes at the station while taking off killing the replacement pilot and cameraman Gary Brown.[29] 2 Inadequate planning and visual lookout by pilot. Failure to maintain clearance.[30]
13 September 1984 Cherry Creek, Colorado KUSA-TV A Bell 206L-3 crash lands into Cherry Creek after losing power. 3 "Fuel system,Fuel control..Fatigue

Maintenance,Installation..Improper..Other Maintenance Personnel"[31]
3 December 1983 Ft. Morgan, Colorado KUSA-TV While attempting to land a Bell 206B helicopter during white out conditions, the main rotor struck the ground and the helicopter rolled over. 2 Flight into known adverse weather..initiated..pilot in command,Weather conditions..clouds,Weather conditions..fog, Overconfidence in personal ability..pilot in command,Terrain conditions..snow covered, Weather conditions..whiteout[32]
7 December 1982 Larkspur, Colorado KOA-TV Helicopter pilot\reporter Karen Key's Bell 206B helicopter crashes into a stand of trees in bad weather while covering a commuter plane crash. Both Key and her mechanic were killed.[33] 2 VFR flight into IMC conditions and alcohol impairment by the pilot.[34]
1 January 1982 Pagosa Springs, Colorado KMGH-TV Helicopter forced to make emergency landing due to poor weather conditions.[35]
29 July 1981 Summit Township, Pennsylvania WJET-TV Robinson R22 helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff at the stations studio.[36] 1 Interference of the cyclic flight control by passenger held video camera.[37]
22 November 1980 Waxahachie, Texas WFAA-TV A Eurocopter AS350 helicopter crashes in fog/rain conditions[38] 3 Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions and spatial disorientation.[39]
14 July 1979 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania KYW-TV A Bell 206B Jet Ranger helicopter loses power and crashes into the Schuylkill River while filming a "Jogathon"[40] 2 2 Main drive shaft coupling failed do to unknown loss of lubricant[41]
1 August 1977 Los Angeles, California KNBC-TV Pilot\reporter and former U2 spy plane pilot Francis Gary Powers along with cameraman George Spears are killed in the crash of a Bell 206B helicopter. The "KNBC News Telecopter" ran out of fuel which caused the accident. 2 0 Improper inflight decisions and mismanagement of fuel which lead to fuel exhaustion. [42]
26 June 1972 New Cumberland, Pennsylvania WCAU The main rotor blade separated from a Bell 206A at an approximate altitude of 300ft[43] 4 0 Material failure of the main rotor retention strap. [44]
20 May 1971 Isle of Portland, United Kingdom A British military helicopter crashes while carrying press photographers covering NATO maneuvers. Three of the five photographers were killed while two others and the crew of two survived.[45] 3
17 November 1966 Castaic, California KNBC A Hiller UH12L4 crashes while covering a previous crash.[46] Pilot failed to maintain proper rotor rpm.[47]

Accidents occurring outside news-gathering activities

F = fatalities;  I = injuries

Date Location News org. Description F I Cause
23 March 2007 Rehoboth Beach, DE WWBT helicopter, not performing electronic news gathering at the time, struck power line and crashed.[48][49] 0 2 pilot failure to maintain lookout [11]
19 August 2004 Collier County, FL WINK-TV helicopter, returning from refueling in Miami, crashed in the Florida Everglades.[50] 0 1
8 November 1997 Portland, OR KATU JetRanger I, which was leased to the station, crashed while harvesting Christmas Trees. excessive deceleration [12]
12 February 1992 Fort Collins, Colorado KUSA-TV A Bell 206L-3 that was being taken for maintenance\repair due to a rotor vibration crashes into a reservoir.[51] 2 1 Improper maintenance during a previous engine overhaul caused bearing failure and power loss .[52]
12 May 1986 Pine Springs, Texas KDFW-TV A Bell 206B crashed while returning with food for a station crew that was making reports from a remote area.[53] 2 Improper maintenance resulting in the main drive shaft uncoupling.[54]
25 September 1984 Kernersville, North Carolina WFMY-TV While attempting to rescue an injured construction worker from a water tower being dismantled, a Bell 206B helicopter struck the tower and crashed.[55] 2 Clearance misjudged by the pilot in command.[56]
10 December 1966 Sydney, Australia ABN Channel 2 Bell 47 helicopter lost its tail rotor and crashed on top of a building while filming a documentary about the Sydney Opera House[57] 3 0 Metal fatigue of the tail rotor attaching bolt[58]

See also

References

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