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December 11, 1992 · Kaman HH43F · N100PL
Columbia, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Columbia, SC
Aircraft
Kaman HH43F
Tail Number
N100PL
Operator
Precision Lift
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA033
THE HELICOPTER PILOT STATED THAT DURING A HOVERING MANEUVER, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND HE WAS FORCED TO EXECUTE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. DURING THE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED TREES AND CRASHED. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE SOLENOID HAD DETERIORATED AND FAILED IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE DETERIORATION OF THE ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID VALVE WHICH FAILED IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
Full Narrative
THE HELICOPTER PILOT STATED THAT DURING A HOVERING MANEUVER, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND HE WAS FORCED TO EXECUTE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. DURING THE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED TREES AND CRASHED. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE SOLENOID HAD DETERIORATED AND FAILED IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKaman HH43F
Tail NumberN100PL
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrecision Lift
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsLycoming · T-53-11D · Turboshaft · 1100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 15 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility13 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:57
Weather SourceWFAC