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April 9, 2024 · Md Helicopters 369FF · N5841Z
Ceiba, PR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ceiba, PR
Aircraft
Md Helicopters 369FF (1999)
Tail Number
N5841Z
Operator
Luma Energy Servco
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA172
The accident pilot was new to the company, and he and the chief pilot were practicing quick stop maneuvers in the helicopter. The pilots reported that while performing a quick stop maneuver over a taxiway, they heard a noise before the nose of the helicopter began turning right and the skids touched down. Postaccident examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that its horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged. Photographs of the horizontal stabilizer and tail rotor displayed signatures consistent with both contacting the ground during the quick stop maneuver. The pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilots’ failure to ensure adequate clearance from the taxiway while performing a quick stop maneuver.
Full Narrative
The accident pilot was new to the company, and he and the chief pilot were practicing quick stop maneuvers in the helicopter. The pilots reported that while performing a quick stop maneuver over a taxiway, they heard a noise before the nose of the helicopter began turning right and the skids touched down. Postaccident examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that its horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged. Photographs of the horizontal stabilizer and tail rotor displayed signatures consistent with both contacting the ground during the quick stop maneuver. The pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 AST
Nearest AirportJose Aponte De La Torre (1nm NNE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMd Helicopters 369FF
Tail NumberN5841Z
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLuma Energy Servco
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · RR250-C30 · Turboshaft · 650
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC