Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA314
Location
Rickreall, OR
Event ID
20100625X25922
Coordinates
44.906387, -123.234443
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was aboard for the flight.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3194G
Make
BELL
Serial Number
762
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
U S HELICOPTER LLC
Address
17318 E FOOTHILLS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
WA 99217-9434
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical abnormalities with the engine or airframe. The helicopter’s fuel system was not inspected by the NTSB or the FAA because the helicopter was in the process of being disassembled prior to the NTSB or FAA being notified of the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA314