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March 18, 1988 · Bell 206B · N2995W
Honolulu, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Honolulu, HI
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N2995W
Operator
Hawaii Pacific Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA136
AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE PLT REDUCED THE THROTTLE AND REMOVED HIS LEFT HAND FROM THE THROTTLE/COLLECTIVE PITCH CONTROL TO RETUNE THE RADIO. HIS ATTENTION WAS DIRECTED TO THE FREQUENCY INDICATOR DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE HELICOPTER BECAME AIRBORNE AND MOVED TO THE RIGHT TOWARDS A FENCE. THE PILOT REDUCED THE COLLECTIVE PITCH AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE HELICOPTER'S MOVEMENT TO THE RIGHT. ON TOUCHDOWN, HOWEVER, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH THE FENCE. THE RIGHT HEEL SEPARATED FROM THE SKID; THE LANDING GEAR REAR CROSS TUBE ROTATED IN ITS ATTACH FITTING, AND THE TAILBOOM WAS BUCKLED.
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AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE PLT REDUCED THE THROTTLE AND REMOVED HIS LEFT HAND FROM THE THROTTLE/COLLECTIVE PITCH CONTROL TO RETUNE THE RADIO. HIS ATTENTION WAS DIRECTED TO THE FREQUENCY INDICATOR DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE HELICOPTER BECAME AIRBORNE AND MOVED TO THE RIGHT TOWARDS A FENCE. THE PILOT REDUCED THE COLLECTIVE PITCH AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE HELICOPTER'S MOVEMENT TO THE RIGHT. ON TOUCHDOWN, HOWEVER, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH THE FENCE. THE RIGHT HEEL SEPARATED FROM THE SKID; THE LANDING GEAR REAR CROSS TUBE ROTATED IN ITS ATTACH FITTING, AND THE TAILBOOM WAS BUCKLED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 HST
Nearest AirportALAWAI (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN2995W
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHawaii Pacific Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20 · Turboshaft · 317
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC