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June 10, 1995 · Continental Copters Tomcat MK 6C Tomcat MK · N9034T
Arcadia, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arcadia, FL
Aircraft
Continental Copters Tomcat MK 6C Tomcat MK
Tail Number
N9034T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA168
THE PILOT STATED THAT ABOUT 6 MINUTES INTO THE AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. HE MANEUVERED THE HELICOPTER TO AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS DURING WHICH THE MAIN ROTOR RPM DECREASED. THE HELICOPTER LANDED HARD DURING THE AUTOROTATIVE LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE HELICOPTER BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND BY FAILURE TO ASSURE ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On June 10, 1995, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a Continental Copters El Tomcat MK6C, N9034T, registered to and operated by Whirly Birds, Inc., was substantially damaged during an autorotative landing near Arcadia, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. The commercial-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated near the accident site about 1254. The pilot stated that while flying about 15 feet above ground level over a ditch dispersing chemical, the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. He initiated a 180-degree turn and maneuvered the helicopter between orange trees. The helicopter was landed hard damaging the tailboom and the right skid.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftContinental Copters Tomcat MK 6C Tomcat MK
Tail NumberN9034T
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435-A1F · Reciprocating · 260
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:48
Weather SourceWFAC