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June 17, 2019 · Eurocopter EC135 P2 · N135WJ
Cobleskill, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Cobleskill, NY
Aircraft
Eurocopter EC135 P2 (2003)
Tail Number
N135WJ
Operator
Air Methods
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA405
The helicopter operator reported that, during takeoff, the pilot allowed the helicopter to drift aft during a pedal turn, which resulted in the main rotor blades impacting tree branches that outlined the confined area of the landing zone. The pilot completed the remainder of the flight without incident. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the antitorque gear box. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during takeoff from a confined area, which resulted in the helicopter rotors striking tree branches.
Full Narrative
The operator of the helicopter reported that, during takeoff, the pilot allowed the helicopter to drift aft during a pedal turn. As the pilot performed a pedal turn, the main rotor blades struck tree branches that outlined the confined area of the landing zone. The remainder of the flight was completed without incident. Further inspection by the operator's maintenance personal identified two main rotor blades displayed damage at the tips, three fan-in-fin blades displayed bending, a crack in the vertical fin, puncture in the horizonal stabilizer and damage to the anti-torque gear box. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the anti-torque gear box. 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 Time17:12 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEurocopter EC135 P2
Tail NumberN135WJ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Methods
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · 206B2 · Turboshaft | Pratt & Whitney · 206B2 · Turboshaft
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC