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September 28, 2008 · Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · N352EV
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Eurocopter AS 350 B2
Tail Number
N352EV
Operator
Evergreen Helicopter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA129
The commercial pilot was making a positioning flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. The pilot said he had shuttled passengers to an oil platform, and was returning to pick them up. He said as he approached the platform helipad, the tail rotor struck the safety netting surrounding the landing area. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the helicopter prior to the accident, but that the tail rotor gearbox and tail boom were substantially damaged during the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from the safety netting during final approach and landing.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was making a positoning flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. The pilot said he had shuttled passengers to an oil platform, and was returning to pick them up. He said as he approached the platform helipad, the tail rotor struck the safety netting surrounding the landing area. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the helicopter prior to the accident, but that the tail rotor gearbox and tail boom were substantially damaged during the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:57 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEurocopter AS 350 B2
Tail NumberN352EV
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEvergreen Helicopter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · ARRIEL 1SER · Turboshaft · 681
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO