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May 10, 2020 · Bell UH 1N No Series · N12328
Baghdad, IQ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2020
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Baghdad, IQ
Aircraft
Bell UH 1N No Series (1971)
Tail Number
N12328
Operator
Us Department of State
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA191
According to operator, the pilots of the helicopter were departing from the heliport for a routine passenger flight in night visual meteorological conditions. The copilot brought the helicopter to a 4 ft hover, transitioned to the left and had commenced forward flight when the main rotor blades struck a security barrier. The helicopter then impacted the ground and the main rotor blades struck the tailboom. Both pilots reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight crew's inadequate situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from a security barrier during a night takeoff.
Full Narrative
According to operator, the pilots of the helicopter were departing from the heliport for a routine passenger flight in night visual meteorological conditions. The copilot brought the helicopter to a 4 ft hover, transitioned to the left and had commenced forward flight when the main rotor blades struck a security barrier. The helicopter then impacted the ground and the main rotor blades struck the tailboom. Both pilots reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:02
Nearest AirportUs Embassy Heliport (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell UH 1N No Series
Tail NumberN12328
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUs Department of State
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsP&Wc · PT6T-3B · Turboshaft · 645 | P&Wc · PT6T-3B · Turboshaft · 645
Seats11
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 43 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility9999 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC