NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N4085L and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB GAA19CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBethel, AKThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power, and his improper landing flare during a forced autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative fuel…NTSB DEN99LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSilverton, COThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4085L and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20190606005969ACruise/Level Flight · Bethel, AKAircraft experienced engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.Accident 19990906046569ASilverton, CO(-23) Pilot was transporting an external load on the first flight of the day when the ground crew reported fire and smoke coming out the tail pipe of the engine. The pilot stated that the engine then quit and he autorotated to the ground. The main rotors hit…