Louisiana Helicopter Crash
PHI, Inc. the owner of the Sikorsky S76 medium transport helicopter that crashed in Louisiana on Sunday announced the names of the men killed.
- Allen Boudreaux Ama, LA Dynamic
- Andrew Moricio Morgan City, LA Dynamic
- Ezequiel Cantu Morgan City, LA Dynamic
- Randy Tarpley Jonesville, LA Dynamic
- Charles W. Nelson Pensacola, FL MMR
- Jorey A. Rivero Bridge City, LA MMR
- Thomas E. Ballenger Eufaula, AL PHI Pilot-in-Command
- Vyarl W. Martin Hurst, TX PHI Second-in Command
The only surviving passenger from this Louisiana PHI helicopter crash is Steven Yeltin of Floresville, TX, who works for Dynamic. Yeltin is listed in critical condition at a Houma, Louisiana hospital. These names had been withheld until next of kin were notified as indicated in the previous article concerning this PHI helicopter crash
This is the second tragic accident for PHI within the past year. It comes on the heels of another deadly crash involving a Rotorcraft helicopter headed to an oil platform last month. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) crash investigators have started investigating the crash site, taking statements and begin debris inspection and collection.
PHI is a primary provider of helicopter services to oil and gas platforms that dot the coast of Louisiana. In June, a PHI Air Medical helicopter crashed in East Texas, killing four. The medivac helicopter crash in the Sam Houston National Forest killed the pilot, paramedic, nurse and a patient who was being transported from Huntsville to Houston. That crew agreed to transport the patient after another helicopter company abandoned the mission saying that cloud cover was too low, making visibility poor in the early-morning darkness.
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PHI, Inc Helicopter Crashes Killing Eight
[Jan. 5, 2009] Eight people were killed and a ninth was reported critically injured after a PHI,Inc helicopter bound for the offshore oil fields crashed Sunday afternoon in marshlands about 100 miles southwest of New Orleans.
NTSB Investigating Latest PHI Helicopter Crash
The helicopter, operated by PHI Inc. was carrying two pilots and seven passengers, The PHI’s helicopter crashed about 3:30 p.m. shortly after taking off from PHI’s base in Amelia, said Richard Rovinelli, a spokesman for the company. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The cause of this latest PHI helicopter crash isn’t known at this time, but the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) crash investigators are expected to arrive today according to the company spokesman for PHI.
PHI also involved in Air Ambulance Crash in East Texas
PHI is a primary provider of helicopter services to oil and gas platforms that dot the coast of Louisiana. It also flies medical helicopters. Workers typically are flown to and from their worksites from coastal flight bases. In June, a PHI Air Medical helicopter crashed in East Texas, killing four. The medivac helicopter crash in the Sam Houston National Forest killed the pilot, paramedic, nurse and a patient who was being transported from Huntsville to Houston. That crew agreed to transport the patient after another helicopter company abandoned the mission saying that cloud cover was too low, making visibility poor in the early-morning darkness.
Talk to a Helicopter Crash Lawyer
If you have lost a loved one in this tragic PHI Helicopter Crash in Louisiana, then call us and speak to an attorney that understands helicopter crashes involving PHI and is very familar with PHI, Inc and other crashes, especially the 2008 crash in East Texas. Often we can fly and visit with you in person within 24 hours to meet you and explain the NTSB crash investigation process and the estimated timeline of events surrounding crash investigations and the legal process and help you and your family in filing the necessary paperwork that is necessary in sudden accidents and wrongful deaths. Let us know if we can help. Call our law firm toll free: 1-800-883-9858
The National Transportation Safety Board opened its public docket on the January 2009 helicopter accident that killed 8 persons.
On January 4, 2009, a Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter (N748P), operated by PHI, Inc., crashed into swampy terrain just north of the Gulf of Mexico coastline near Morgan City, Louisiana. The aircraft was on a Part 135 revenue flight to an oil platform when it crashed about 7 minutes after takeoff. Eight of the nine persons aboard lost their lives.
The docket contains factual reports prepared by the investigative team, including reports on aircraft structures, aircraft systems, the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder, and toxicology reports. A comprehensive materials laboratory report on the windscreen structure and a report on the flight data recorder information will be added to the docket.
