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February 12, 2018 · Hughes 369 D · N338HW
Heber City, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Heber City, UT
Aircraft
Hughes 369 D (1979)
Tail Number
N338HW
Operator
Heliwild Investments
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA127
The helicopter pilot reported that he was maneuvering at a low altitude in an attempt to net an elk. When the helicopter was approximately above the elk, his attention was immediately focused forward due to a small rise in terrain. He pitched the helicopter's nose up, and the helicopter started to shake and spin. Subsequently, the helicopter struck the ground, the right skid broke, and the helicopter came to rest on its right side. Postaccident examination revealed that the tail rotor had struck the elk when the pilot pitched the helicopter's nose up. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and rotor. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot reported that, he was maneuvering at a low altitude in an attempt to net an elk. When the helicopter was approximately above the elk, his attention was immediately focused forward due to a small rise in terrain. He pitched the nose of the helicopter up, and the helicopter started to shake and spin. Subsequently, the helicopter struck the ground, the right skid broke, and the helicopter came to rest on its right side. A post-accident examination revealed that the helicopter's tail-rotor had struck the elk when the pilot pitched the helicopter's nose up. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail-boom and rotor. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:53 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 369 D
Tail NumberN338HW
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeliwild Investments
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 18 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC