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February 26, 2011 · Enstrom F-28C · N5689B
Fort Pierce, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Fort Pierce, FL
Aircraft
Enstrom F-28C
Tail Number
N5689B
Operator
Disk Copy
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA166
The pilot stated that the fuel gauge indicated one-eighth to one-quarter full on takeoff. At an altitude of approximately 200 feet, the low fuel pressure light illuminated, followed by a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed a 180-degree autorotation to a parking lot, and the helicopter landed hard, resulting in substantial damage to the left skid and tail boom. During a postaccident examination, a Federal Aviation Administration inspector drained approximately 3 ounces of fuel from the gascolator. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter, and that he ran it out of fuel by trusting the gauge.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the helicopter stated that the fuel gauge indicated "one-eighth to one-quarter" full on takeoff. At an altitude of approximately 200 feet, the low fuel pressure light illuminated, followed by a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed a 180-degree autorotation to a parking lot, and the helicopter landed hard, resulting in substantial damage to the left skid and tail boom. During postaccident examination, a Federal Aviation Administration inspector drained approximately 3 ounces of fuel from the gascolator. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter, and that he "ran it out of fuel" by "trusting the gauge."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEnstrom F-28C
Tail NumberN5689B
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDisk Copy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC