NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N149HA and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB LAX94LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSalinas, CAThe pilot's improper handling of the helicopter which resulted in overloading of the rotor system in a maneuvering turn during aerial application of chemical, and subsequent failure of the main rotor paddle assembly.NTSB LAX92LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWatsonville, CAA failure of the pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight inspection of the aircraft to ensure that the fuel supply was free of contaminates. Contributing to this accident was fuel contamination.NTSB LAX86FVM08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGonzales, CAA loss of power was expereinced as the acft descended into a field at the beginning of an aerial application spray run. The plt initiated a forced landing into the field. During the landing the right skid dug into the field, tipping the helicopter onto its…
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N149HA and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19931113042619ALow Level Operations · Salinas, CALost control maneuvering 35 feet above ground. Main rotor assembly fractured. Fracture indicates overstressed.Accident 19920327007699AForced/Precautionary Landing · Watsonville, CAEngine quit on takeoff. Too low for autorotation. Tail hit landing. Collapsed skids. Found dirt and water in fuel.Accident 19860907078009APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Gonzales, CAThe engine failed from fuel exhaustion and the helicopter landed in the lettuce field being sprayed.