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August 16, 1992 · Mbb BO 105CBS-4 BO 105CBS · N295EH
Ship Shoal 90
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Ship Shoal 90
Aircraft
Mbb BO 105CBS-4 BO 105CBS
Tail Number
N295EH
Operator
Era Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA212
THE HELICOPTER WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO WHEN THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE LOST POWER FOLLOWED BY THE NUMBER TWO ENGINE. THE PILOT INITIATED AN AUTOROTATION TO THE WATER. THE POST-ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE HELICOPTER REVEALED THE FORWARD AND AFT MAIN FUEL BOOST PUMPS WERE NOT SWITCHED 'ON' BY THE PILOT. THE BOOST PUMPS DIRECT FUEL TO THE SUPPLY TANK. EIGHTY GALLONS OF FUEL REMAINED IN THE MAIN FUEL TANK. NO MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WERE NOTED TO THE HELICOPTER.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF POWER TO BOTH ENGINES FROM FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SWITCH ON THE MAIN FUEL BOOST PUMPS.
Full Narrative
THE HELICOPTER WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO WHEN THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE LOST POWER FOLLOWED BY THE NUMBER TWO ENGINE. THE PILOT INITIATED AN AUTOROTATION TO THE WATER. THE POST-ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE HELICOPTER REVEALED THE FORWARD AND AFT MAIN FUEL BOOST PUMPS WERE NOT SWITCHED 'ON' BY THE PILOT. THE BOOST PUMPS DIRECT FUEL TO THE SUPPLY TANK. EIGHTY GALLONS OF FUEL REMAINED IN THE MAIN FUEL TANK. NO MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WERE NOTED TO THE HELICOPTER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMbb BO 105CBS-4 BO 105CBS
Tail NumberN295EH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEra Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 345
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO