ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354602
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| Date: | Monday 13 April 1998 |
| Time: | 11:40 LT |
| Type: |  Hughes 500E (369E) |
| Owner/operator: | Columbus Division Of Police |
| Registration: | N551CP |
| MSN: | 0534E |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1130 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Columbus, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Police Heliport, OH |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
After loss of engine power at about 700 feet above ground level, the pilot entered an autorotation to a street. To avoid wires during the autorotation, the pilot flared early, trading speed for altitude to avoid the wires. After passing over the wires, the helicopter began settling. The pilot increased collective, but the helicopter touched down hard. The main rotor system then flexed downward and severed the tail boom. Examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomaly. Also, an operational check of the engine was made, and it performed within operational specifications.
Probable Cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Related factors were: lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing; and high obstructions in the forced landing area.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC98GA093
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| 11-Mar-2024 16:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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