The Bell 407 had just lifted off from an offshore energy production platform in the Gulf of Mexico when it suddenly rolled right, crashed into the helideck, and dropped into the water. The pilot and all three passengers were killed, and the helicopter was substantially damaged, according to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, In-depth Feature
Rollover on a Helideck
A Bell 407’s dynamic rollover on a Gulf of Mexico helideck killed the pilot and all three passengers.