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September 24, 2012 · Sikorsky S-76C · N781P
Theodore, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Theodore, AL
Aircraft
Sikorsky S-76C
Tail Number
N781P
Operator
Phi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA580
The pilot reported that during a hover-taxi maneuver, the tail rotor made contact with the main rotor blade of a parked helicopter that was tied down. The taxiing helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor blades. The pilot did not report and postaccident examination did not reveal any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring environment-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a hover taxi maneuver, the tail rotor made contact with a main rotor blade of a parked helicopter that was tied down. The taxiing helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor blades. Examination of the helicopter did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBayou La Batre (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSikorsky S-76C
Tail NumberN781P
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · 2S2 · Turboshaft · 923 | 2S2 · Turboshaft · 923
Seats14
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time21:53