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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1358461.015 - Catalyst Aviation Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Catalyst Aviation Llc
131 Burke Road
Beekmantown, NY 12901
Mailing Address:
5 Academy Drive, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488190/Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/31/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1397509 |
Investigation Summary
At 4:15 p.m. on October 30, 2018, an employee was flying an Aerospatiale Model #AS355F2 helicopter with a copilot approximately 65 feet above the ground and had a suspended platform with two additional employees who were installing a new fiber optic line. The helicopter struck a pole while maneuvering and crashed into the power lines below. All of the employees jumped from the helicopter and fell approximately 45 feet before landing on the ground. Two employees were killed and the other two were hospitalized.
Keywords: Elevated Work Plat, Fall, Helicopter, Power Lines
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1358461.015 | 57 | M | Fatality | Airplane pilots and navigators |