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February 26, 2017 · Eurocopter EC130 B4 · N864MH
Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Eurocopter EC130 B4 (2008)
Tail Number
N864MH
Operator
Maverick Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA167
The pilot of the helicopter reported that, during the hover-taxi for departure in the ramp area, he was monitoring another helicopter that had just departed and then "brought [his] eyes inside [the helicopter]" to switch a radio frequency. As the pilot looked back outside, he observed "the nose of a big plane taxiing" from behind another parked airplane to his left. Subsequently, the pilot abruptly applied aft cyclic to stop the helicopter's forward momentum, and the Fenestron struck the ramp. The pilot returned to the ramp area without further incident. The Fenestron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the helicopter reported that during the hover taxi for departure in the ramp area, he was monitoring another helicopter that had just departed and then "brought [his] eyes inside [the helicopter]" to switch a radio frequency. As the pilot looked back outside, he observed "the nose of a big plane taxiing" from behind another parked airplane to his left. Subsequently, the pilot abruptly applied aft cyclic to stop the helicopter's forward momentum and the Fenestron struck the ramp. The pilot returned to the ramp area without further incident. The Fenestron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PST
Nearest AirportMc Carran Intl (0nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEurocopter EC130 B4
Tail NumberN864MH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMaverick Helicopters
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · ARRIEL 2B1 · Turboshaft · 747
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 30 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC