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March 17, 2011 · Bell 230 · N974RH
Gulf Of Mexico, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gulf Of Mexico, LA
Aircraft
Bell 230
Tail Number
N974RH
Operator
Republic Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA232
The pilot was asked to reposition the helicopter on the helideck in an effort to clear a space for a helicopter that was coming in to land. During the repositioning landing, the pilot felt a high frequency vibration and the helicopter began to shudder. The pilot landed and after egressing the helicopter, discovered that a piece of tail rotor skin was lodged in the skirting; the tailrotor had impacted the safety skirting. The helicopter's tailboom sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the safety skirting during the repositioning landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was asked to reposition the helicopter on the helideck to make room for a helicopter that was coming in to land. He performed a walk around inspection of the area, and was aware of the location and height of the helideck safety skirting. During the repositioning landing, the pilot felt a high frequency vibration and the helicopter began to shudder. After the accident, a piece of tail rotor skin was found lodged in the skirting. The tailrotor had impacted the skirting. Substantial damage occurred to the helicopter's tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter in reference to the accident flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSouth Marsh Island #50 (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 230
Tail NumberN974RH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRepublic Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C30/G2 · Turboshaft · 734 | Allison · 250-C30/G2 · Turboshaft · 734
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC