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February 10, 2013 · Bell 206B · N802KA
Shandon, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shandon, CA
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N802KA
Operator
Sycan Corp Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA120
The pilot reported that he intended to spray an agricultural field and was maneuvering in preparation for the first pass when the helicopter lost engine power. The pilot subsequently accomplished a forced landing to an open field. During the landing sequence, the helicopter’s main rotor blades flexed down and made contact with the tailboom, which resulted in substantial damage to the tailboom assembly. The pilot reported that after the landing he discovered the fuel selector valve in the off position. He reported that he had turned the fuel selector valve to the off position to drain the fuel sump during the preflight; however, he failed to re-open the valve after the preflight and prior to takeoff.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he intended to spray an agricultural field and was maneuvering in preparation for his first pass when the helicopter lost engine power. The pilot subsequently accomplished a forced landing to an open field. During the landing sequence, the helicopter’s main rotor blades flexed down and made contact with the tailboom, which resulted in substantial damage to the tailboom assembly. The pilot reported that after the landing he discovered the fuel selector valve in the off position. He reported that he had turned the fuel selector valve to the off position to drain the fuel sump during the preflight; however, failed to re-open the valve after the preflight and prior to takeoff.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN802KA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSycan Corp Dba
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · C20 · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind2 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0