Accidents
Preliminary Report: LongRanger Hits Oil Platform On Landing
Bell 206B LongRanger, Gulf of Mexico, Aug.

Bell 206B LongRanger, Gulf of Mexico, Aug. 18, 2005–While attempting to land on the West Cameron 560 offshore oil platform, the Bell 206 hit the platform and crashed into the water. The commercial pilot and a mechanic were killed. Operated by Air Logistics of New Iberia, La., the helicopter was flying from another offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico.