NEW ORLEANS — A St. James Parish man is suing multiple companies, alleging their negligence caused his helicopter to fall into the Gulf of Mexico.
Matthew Holeton filed a lawsuit June 23 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against Island Operating Company, Inc. Walter Oil & Gas Corp. and ABC Cleaning Company, alleging negligence and breach of duty in failing to ensure a helideck was reasonably safe for operations.
According to the complaint, on June 28, 2015, Holeton he was working for Rotorcraft as a captain and pilot of a Bell 407 helicopter on the South Timbalier oil platform. The suit says Holeton initiated preflight procedures and engine start-up.
As the rotors began turning, the lawsuit states, the helicopter slid off of the improperly cleaned helideck and fell 80 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, causing severe and debilitating injuries to the plaintiff's back and spine, which were broken after impact with the water. As a direct result, he has sustained loss wages and earning capacity, medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish and disability.
The plaintiff alleges the defendants failed to remove glycol from the various surfaces and decks of the platform, failed to warn Holeton of any latent dangers, of which the operator and/or subcontractor, owner/operator, and/or the cleaning company should have been aware.
Holeton seeks a trial by jury, damages, all legal costs plus all general and equitable relief. He is represented by attorneys Hugh P. Lambert, Cayce C. Peterson, Jacki Smith and Morgan Embleton of The Lambert Firm PLC in New Orleans.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Case number 2:16-cv-11469
Original article can be found here: http://louisianarecord.com
http://registry.faa.gov/N311RL
NTSB Identification: CEN15LA288
Nonscheduled 14 CFR Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
Accident occurred Sunday, June 28, 2015 in South Timbalier 127, GM
Aircraft: BELL 407 - NO SERIES, registration: N311RL
Injuries: 1 Serious.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On June 28, 2015, about 1000 central daylight time, a Bell 407 helicopter, N311RL, was substantially damaged when strong winds blew it over the side of the helideck during engine start on the South Timbalier 127 oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The pilot received serious injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The aircraft was registered to GM Leasing Company LLC, and operated by Rotorcraft Leasing Company LLC, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 as a passenger flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not on a flight plan. The flight was originating at the time of the accident for an unconfirmed destination.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Incident occurred July 13, 2016 at Mesmer Airport (NY49), Grand Island, Erie County, New York
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. - The Erie County Sheriff's Office says a skydiver was injured in an accident on Grand Island Wednesday night.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are not clear, but authorities were notified about the accident around 7:30 p.m.
Grand Island Fire Company officials said the skydiver, a man about 40 years old, experienced a "hard landing."
The Federal Aviation Administration said the parachutist struck the ground hard after jumping from an unidentified aircraft at Mesmer Airport in Grand Island.
The skydiver is in critical condition, but stable, officials said.
The incident happened on the 2500 block of Love Road and the victim was taken by Mercy Flight to Erie County Medical Center.
The FAA is continuing to investigate the incident.
Story and video: http://www.wgrz.com
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. -- A Newfane man was seriously hurt after a skydiving accident on Grand Island Wednesday.
Jeffrey Antonich remains in critical condition at ECMC Thursday morning after the incident at a neighborhood picnic Wednesday night.
The 42-year-old jumped out of a plane as part of a skydiving show at Mesmer Airport on Love Road Wednesday night. After jumping, he hit the ground at 40-50 miles per hour. He was airlifted to ECMC's trauma unit and went into emergency surgery.
Witnesses say it seemed Antonich's approach was off as he neared the ground.
"This gentleman was coming down, didn't seem to be the trajectory as the last person. Just crossed my mind that he's coming down fast and steep. In the back turn I was expecting him to pull up and flatten out as I've seen at sporting events," said Scott Williams, witness.
The FAA is investigating the incident.
Story and video: http://www.twcnews.com
The incident happened just before 8 p.m. on Love Road. Grand Island Fire and the Erie County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene.
Grand Island Fire crews told 7 Eyewitness news the air show is part of the annual Mesmer Family Block Party. It takes place on large private lot and includes several privately-owned aircraft. The resident hosts the show for friends and neighbors.
Eyewitnesses on the scene told a 7 Eyewitness News breaking news photographer that the skydiver hit the ground and then hit his head on a plane.
The victim was put on advanced life support and taken via Mercy Flight to Erie County Medical Center with unknown injuries.
The victim's identity is not being released at this time.
Original article can be found here: http://www.wkbw.com
Piper PA-28-140, N6039W; incident occurred July 12, 2016 in Brownsboro, Henderson County, Texas -Kathryn's Report
http://registry.faa.gov/N6039W
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Dallas FSDO-05
Date: 12-JUL-16
Time: 22:30:00Z
Regis#: N6039W
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: BROWNSBORO
State: Texas
AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, GEAR COLLAPSED, BROWNSBORO, TEXAS.
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Dallas FSDO-05
Date: 12-JUL-16
Time: 22:30:00Z
Regis#: N6039W
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: BROWNSBORO
State: Texas
AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, GEAR COLLAPSED, BROWNSBORO, TEXAS.
Cessna T182T, DIY Travel LLC, N614KS; incident occurred July 12, 2016 in Hailey, Blaine County, Idaho -Kathryn's Report
DIY TRAVEL LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N614KS
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Boise FSDO-11
Date: 12-JUL-16
Time: 21:10:00Z
Regis#: N614KS
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 182
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: HAILEY
State: Idaho
AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, BOUNCED AND SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE, HAILEY, IDAHO.
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Boise FSDO-11
Date: 12-JUL-16
Time: 21:10:00Z
Regis#: N614KS
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 182
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: HAILEY
State: Idaho
AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, BOUNCED AND SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE, HAILEY, IDAHO.
Beech C18S, N7381C; incident occurred July 12, 2016 in Fayetteville, Fayette County, Georgia -Kathryn's Report
http://registry.faa.gov/N7381C
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Atlanta FSDO-11
Date: 12-JUL-16
Time: 20:30:00Z
Regis#: N7381C
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 18
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Unknown
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: FAYETTEVILLE
State: Georgia
AIRCRAFT, BEECH C18S, ON LANDING, GEAR COLLAPSED, WILLOW POND AIRSTRIP, NEAR FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA.
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Atlanta FSDO-11
Date: 12-JUL-16
Time: 20:30:00Z
Regis#: N7381C
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 18
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Unknown
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: FAYETTEVILLE
State: Georgia
AIRCRAFT, BEECH C18S, ON LANDING, GEAR COLLAPSED, WILLOW POND AIRSTRIP, NEAR FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA.
Cessna 150H, N23483: Accident occurred July 11, 2016 in Cleveland, White County, Georgia
http://registry.faa.gov/N23483
NTSB Identification: GAA16CA374
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Monday, July 11, 2016 in Cleveland, GA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 09/22/2016
Aircraft: CESSNA 150, registration: N23483
Injuries: 2 Minor.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during landing the airplane began a sudden right turn, he applied left rudder and brake inputs but to no avail. The pilot further reported that the left wing and nose dropped, and the airplane came to rest on the right side of the runway.
After the pilot exited the airplane it was noticed that the left landing gear had been ripped from the airframe and was subsequently dragged by the brake line for approximately 100 feet. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage, left wing, and left aileron.
A post-accident inspection revealed that the outer gear leg bulkhead failed, allowing the gear leg to drop out of the bulkhead and rotate to the rear during the landing roll.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
Failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing and aileron.
NTSB Identification: GAA16CA374
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Monday, July 11, 2016 in Cleveland, GA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 09/22/2016
Aircraft: CESSNA 150, registration: N23483
Injuries: 2 Minor.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during landing the airplane began a sudden right turn, he applied left rudder and brake inputs but to no avail. The pilot further reported that the left wing and nose dropped, and the airplane came to rest on the right side of the runway.
After the pilot exited the airplane it was noticed that the left landing gear had been ripped from the airframe and was subsequently dragged by the brake line for approximately 100 feet. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage, left wing, and left aileron.
A post-accident inspection revealed that the outer gear leg bulkhead failed, allowing the gear leg to drop out of the bulkhead and rotate to the rear during the landing roll.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
Failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing and aileron.
Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV, N99CV: Accident occurred July 11, 2016 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: http://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Docket And Docket Items - National Transportation Safety Board: http://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
http://registry.faa.gov/N99CV
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Louisville FSDO-17
NTSB Identification: GAA16CA373
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Monday, July 11, 2016 in Somerset, KY
Probable Cause Approval Date: 12/05/2016
Aircraft: CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY HARVARD, registration: N99CV
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, and after the tail wheel touched down, the airplane swerved to the right, then to the left, and veered off the runway to the right and impacted an airport sign.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
Following a postaccident examination of the right/left main landing gear wheel, the pilot sent an email to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, regarding the Timken bearing for the main landing gear wheel, this email stated in part: "The bearing itself is a stock Timken 18200 bearing, nothing special. While jacked up the wheel turns fine by hand. And this is unlike any failed bearing I've seen. And getting close to a CND (cannot duplicate) condition. I think it is possible the bearing was in the process of failing. At touchdown speeds (approximately 60-80 knots) with little weight on wheels the bearing could lock up or freeze momentarily causing the aircraft to veer right".
A photo of the Timken 18200 tapered roller bearing was sent to the manufacturer for further examination. The manufacturer examined the photo and concluded that there was no evidence of damage or scoring, and further reported that if the bearing would have seized, he would have expected to see damage to the rolling contact surfaces.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with an airport sign.
Docket And Docket Items - National Transportation Safety Board: http://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Louisville FSDO-17
NTSB Identification: GAA16CA373
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Monday, July 11, 2016 in Somerset, KY
Probable Cause Approval Date: 12/05/2016
Aircraft: CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY HARVARD, registration: N99CV
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, and after the tail wheel touched down, the airplane swerved to the right, then to the left, and veered off the runway to the right and impacted an airport sign.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
Following a postaccident examination of the right/left main landing gear wheel, the pilot sent an email to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, regarding the Timken bearing for the main landing gear wheel, this email stated in part: "The bearing itself is a stock Timken 18200 bearing, nothing special. While jacked up the wheel turns fine by hand. And this is unlike any failed bearing I've seen. And getting close to a CND (cannot duplicate) condition. I think it is possible the bearing was in the process of failing. At touchdown speeds (approximately 60-80 knots) with little weight on wheels the bearing could lock up or freeze momentarily causing the aircraft to veer right".
A photo of the Timken 18200 tapered roller bearing was sent to the manufacturer for further examination. The manufacturer examined the photo and concluded that there was no evidence of damage or scoring, and further reported that if the bearing would have seized, he would have expected to see damage to the rolling contact surfaces.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with an airport sign.
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