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October 23, 1985 · Bell 206B · N376EH
Port O'Conner, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Port O'Conner, TX
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N376EH
Operator
Era Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LRG01
THE ACFT ROLLED OVER AFTER A FORCED LNDG DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. THE ENG LOST ABOUT 60 PERCENT OF ITS POWER DURING CRUISE AT ABOUT 250 FT AGL. POST ACC INSPECTION SHOWED THAT FUEL LINE P/N 685481 B-NUT HAD BACKED OFF THE FUEL CONTROL END OF LINE 250C20 IPC. THE LAST MAJOR ENG MAINTENANCE WAS A TURBINE CHANGE ON 3/3/85. THE LAST HEAVY INSPECTION WAS ON 10-11-85. THE ACFT FLEW 47.5 HRS AFTER THAT INSPECTION BEFORE THIS FUEL LINE DISCONNECTION.
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THE ACFT ROLLED OVER AFTER A FORCED LNDG DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. THE ENG LOST ABOUT 60 PERCENT OF ITS POWER DURING CRUISE AT ABOUT 250 FT AGL. POST ACC INSPECTION SHOWED THAT FUEL LINE P/N 685481 B-NUT HAD BACKED OFF THE FUEL CONTROL END OF LINE 250C20 IPC. THE LAST MAJOR ENG MAINTENANCE WAS A TURBINE CHANGE ON 3/3/85. THE LAST HEAVY INSPECTION WAS ON 10-11-85. THE ACFT FLEW 47.5 HRS AFTER THAT INSPECTION BEFORE THIS FUEL LINE DISCONNECTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN376EH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEra Helicopters
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20 · Turboshaft · 317
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO