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April 17, 2022 · Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · N808LF
Deer Valley, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Deer Valley, AZ
Aircraft
Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (2010)
Tail Number
N808LF
Operator
Air Methods
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA154
The pilot of the helicopter reported that, he was on the ramp with the engine running to accomplish a rapid refuel. The fueler was attempting to attach the grounding cable to the helicopter and due to the cable not locking, he maneuvered the cable up and down, which then contacted the main rotor blades. The pilot reported he felt a “violent jolt” and immediately shut the engine down. The fueler’s hands were seriously injured. The main rotor blades were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Ground crew
Full Narrative
The pilot of the helicopter reported that, he was on the ramp with the engine running to accomplish a rapid refuel. The fueler was attempting to attach the grounding cable to the helicopter and due to the cable not locking, he maneuvered the cable up and down, which then contacted the main rotor blades. The pilot reported he felt a “violent jolt” and immediately shut the engine down. The fueler’s hands were seriously injured. The main rotor blades were substantially damaged. 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 Time22:26 MST
Nearest AirportDeer Valley (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEurocopter AS 350 B3
Tail NumberN808LF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Methods
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · Arriel 2B1 · Turboshaft · 747
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind240° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time04:53