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September 14, 2014 · Eurocopter AS 350 B2 B2 · N197BH
Kahului, Maui, HI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kahului, Maui, HI
Aircraft
Eurocopter AS 350 B2 B2 (1992)
Tail Number
N197BH
Operator
Hawaii Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA375
According to the pilot, a cart that housed an auxiliary power unit was positioned near the helicopter and used to start its engine. After engine start, ground personnel did not remove the cart from the helipad. The pilot reported that shortly after lift off to a hover, to perform track and balance checks, the tail rotor struck the forward portion of the cart. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom and tail rotor. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the cart while hovering. Contributing to the accident was the failure of ground personnel to remove the cart from the helipad.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, a cart that housed an auxiliary power unit was positioned near the helicopter and used to start it's engine. After engine start, ground personnel did not remove the cart from the helipad. The pilot reported that shortly after lift off to a hover, to perform track and balance checks, the tail rotor struck the forward portion of the cart. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom and tail rotor. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 HST
Nearest AirportKAHULUI (1nm SSW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEurocopter AS 350 B2 B2
Tail NumberN197BH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHawaii Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · 1D1 · Turboshaft · 540
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC