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July 24, 1992 · Kaman HH-43F · N90944
Headquarters, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Headquarters, ID
Aircraft
Kaman HH-43F
Tail Number
N90944
Operator
Pro-Lift Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA162
THE PILOT DEPARTED ON A LOGGING MISSION WITH APPROXIMATELY 1000 POUNDS OF FUEL. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH APPROXIMATELY 200 POUNDS REMAINING. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER THE PILOT INITIATED A RETURN TO THE FUELING FACILITY. THE LOW FUEL LIGHT WAS REPORTED TO BE ON STEADY AT THAT TIME. DURING THE FINAL APPROACH THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SPOOL DOWN AND THE PILOT EXECUTED AN AUTOROTATION TO A HARD LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DELAY IN REFUELING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT DEPARTED ON A LOGGING MISSION WITH APPROXIMATELY 1000 POUNDS OF FUEL. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH APPROXIMATELY 200 POUNDS REMAINING. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER THE PILOT INITIATED A RETURN TO THE FUELING FACILITY. THE LOW FUEL LIGHT WAS REPORTED TO BE ON STEADY AT THAT TIME. DURING THE FINAL APPROACH THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SPOOL DOWN AND THE PILOT EXECUTED AN AUTOROTATION TO A HARD LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKaman HH-43F
Tail NumberN90944
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPro-Lift Helicopters
Operating RulePart 133
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsLycoming · T53-L-13B · Turboshaft · 1485
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC