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June 19, 1992 · Bell 206-L3 · N2267N
Waikoloa, HI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
7 injuries (7 minor injuries)
Location
Waikoloa, HI
Aircraft
Bell 206-L3
Tail Number
N2267N
Operator
Kenai Air Hawaii
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA254
AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT REDUCED ENGINE AND MAIN ROTOR RPM TO FLIGHT IDLE IN PREPARATION TO DEPLANE HIS SIX PASSENGERS. THE REAR LANDING GEAR REAR CROSS TUBE FAILED, AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ON THE HELIPAD. THE FRACTURE SURFACE EXHIBITED CORROSION. INSPECTION PROCEDURES REQUIRED THE CROSS TUBES TO BE INSPECTED AT 100-HR INTERVALS. THE MANUFACTURER IS RE-EXAMINING THE PROCEDURES.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE REAR LANDING GEAR CROSS TUBE DUE TO CORROSION.
Full Narrative
AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT REDUCED ENGINE AND MAIN ROTOR RPM TO FLIGHT IDLE IN PREPARATION TO DEPLANE HIS SIX PASSENGERS. THE REAR LANDING GEAR REAR CROSS TUBE FAILED, AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ON THE HELIPAD. THE FRACTURE SURFACE EXHIBITED CORROSION. INSPECTION PROCEDURES REQUIRED THE CROSS TUBES TO BE INSPECTED AT 100-HR INTERVALS. THE MANUFACTURER IS RE-EXAMINING THE PROCEDURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:55 HST
Nearest AirportWaikaloa Helipad (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206-L3
Tail NumberN2267N
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenai Air Hawaii
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C30P · Turboshaft · 650
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary7 injuries (7 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor7
Uninjured0
Total7
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO