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February 13, 2025 · Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · N3WL
Moab, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Moab, UT
Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 (2023)
Tail Number
N3WL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA093
The pilot reported that shortly after he lifted off from a helipad, a window dislodged from a nearby hangar door and impacted the helicopter’s main rotor blade from behind, which in a loss of lift and an excessive vibration. The pilot initiated an emergency landing and subsequently landed hard. One of the main rotor blades was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Debris/dirt/foreign object-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that shortly after he lifted off from a helipad, a window dislodged from a nearby hangar door and impacted the helicopter’s main rotor blade from behind, which in a loss of lift and an excessive vibration. The pilot initiated an emergency landing and subsequently landed hard. One of the main rotor blades was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 MST
Nearest AirportCanyonlands Regional Airport (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2
Tail NumberN3WL
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · Arriel 2D · Turboshaft · 952
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 7 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / -2 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourcePILO