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September 8, 2007 · Eurocopter AS-350B2 · N505RA
Greenville, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Greenville, SC
Aircraft
Eurocopter AS-350B2
Tail Number
N505RA
Operator
Omniflight Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA220
The AS-350B2 helicopter was refueled, and the pilot departed on a repositioning flight. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed that the key for the fuel tank cap was not in the cockpit, and he elected to make a precautionary landing to a soccer field, to check the fuel cap. During the landing approach, the helicopter began to settle, it subsequently landed hard, bounced, and rolled over. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions and stated he thought the helicopter entered into a settling with power condition.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a settling with power condition and a subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The AS-350B2 helicopter was refueled, and the pilot departed on a repositioning flight. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed that the key for the fuel tank cap was not in the cockpit, and he elected to make a precautionary landing to a soccer field, to check the fuel cap. During the landing approach, the helicopter began to settle, it subsequently landed hard, bounced, and rolled over. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions and stated he thought the helicopter entered into a settling with power condition. Calm winds were reported at an airport located about 4 miles east of the accident site, about the time of the accident; however, the pilot reported he experienced tailwind gusts during the approach.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 EDT
Nearest AirportGreenville (4nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEurocopter AS-350B2
Tail NumberN505RA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOmniflight Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · Arriel 1D1 · Turboshaft · 531
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC