NTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N89ZC and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ERA19FA118Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTalking Rock, GAA fatigue failure of the overrunning clutch subassembly due to abnormal bending loads due to cracks on the center engine mount, which resulted in an inflight loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter's low altitude and airspeed when the…NTSB GAA18CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRidgeway, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial observation flight.NTSB CEN14LA398Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWest Liberty, OHA total loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the fuel quantity during the flight.NTSB ERA10LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBaxley, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the main fuel valve position.
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N89ZC and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20190305000909ATalking Rock, GAAircraft was in work profile, carrying an approximately 30 foot long remote powered saw blade. Traveling in an eastern direction, details reviled saw blade assembly struck large wood structure deer stand. Aircraft went into a stall condition, aircraft fell…Accident 20180822012109AHover/Holding · Ridgway, PAPilot and general manager were surveying power lines for storm damage for first energy power company. While operating at approximately 80 feet AGL between two microwave towers, the main rotor blades contacted copper wires resulting in damage to the yellow,…Accident 20140729012839AHover/Holding · West Liberty, OHDescription of event and comments with recommendation(s) (1) Description of event. July 29, 2014; pilot was conducting vegetation cutting activities using a large power saw suspended below a HU-369-D helicopter. At or about 16:45 hours local time; the…