ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357524
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Date: | Friday 19 April 1996 |
Time: | 15:00 LT |
Type: | Robinson R22 BETA |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N2329K |
MSN: | 2134 |
Year of manufacture: | 1992 |
Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B2C |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Franklin, LA -
United States of America
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Phase: | Standing |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot of the helicopter returned to his point of departure to pick up some equipment. While there, he elected to refuel the helicopter. A pick-up truck, equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank, was driven to the right side of the helicopter, under the turning rotors, to refuel while the engine was running. The pilot stayed at the controls of the helicopter. Just prior to the start of the refueling operation, a gust of wind caused the main rotor blades to flex and impact the top of the truck's cab. The winds were reported from 170 degrees at 18 gusting 25 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition, and close proximity of the vehicle that was allowed to be driven under the turning rotors.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | FTW96LA175 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 6 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB FTW96LA175
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