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March 5, 2011 · Robinson Helicopter R44 II · N4168W
Weston, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Weston, FL
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail Number
N4168W
Operator
Bravo Helicopters
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA180
The pilot stated that he was on a cross country flight at 1,000 feet mean sea level. About 1 hour 25 minutes into the flight, he recalled the sound of water hitting the helicopter and the next thing he remembered was after the impact. He further reported there was no mechanical failure or malfunction with the helicopter, and the cause of the crash was due to fatigue. The pilot stated that he had three days of restless sleep and no appetite prior to the accident due to stress.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and physical alertness which resulted in an in-flight collision with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he had lack of appetite and sleep during the previous 3 days which made him fatigued. He awoke about 0400, and departed about 0430, for a cross country flight which was flown between 1,000 and 1,200 feet and 102 knots. About 1 hour 25 minutes into the flight, or at 0555, he recalled the sound of water hitting the helicopter and the next thing he remembers was being very still and quiet. He realized he had crashed, released his restraint, and called his girlfriend via cellular phone for help. A search was initiated and he reported being rescued about 1030, then airlifted to a hospital for treatment. He further reported there was no mechanical failure or malfunction of the helicopter, and the cause of the crash was "...due to fatigue."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:55 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail NumberN4168W
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBravo Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind90° @ 17 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC