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January 28, 1995 · Bell 206-B3 · N5008N

Miami, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Bell 206-B3
Tail Number
N5008N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA065

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, ABOUT 800 FT OVER A FOOTBALL STADIUM, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. HE INITIATED AN AUTOROTATION AND APPLIED COLLECTIVE PITCH EARLY TO AVOID WIRES. tHE HELICOPTER THEN LANDED HARD DAMAGING THE BELLY AND THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTS. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE [PC] WAS LOOSE AT THE FUEL CONTROL.

NTSB Probable Cause

INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION, AND A LOOSE FUEL PC LINE. THE WIRES WERE A FACTOR WHICH NECESSITATED EARLY COLLECTIVE PITCH.

Full Narrative

On January 28, 1995, about 1730 eastern standard time, N5008N, a Bell 206-B3 helicopter experienced an engine failure in Miami, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 135, on-demand, passenger local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from North Perry Airport, Hollywood, Florida, about 30 minutes earlier. The pilot stated that while in cruise flight about 800 feet above the ground over a football stadium the engine failed. He initiated an autorotation and applied collective pitch early to avoid wires. The helicopter then landed hard damaging the belly and the transmission mounts. Examination of the engine revealed the compressor discarge pressure line [PC] was loose at the fuel control.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 206-B3
Tail NumberN5008N
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250L-20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind95° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data