Summary
On June 23, 2010, a Bell 206B (N3194G) was involved in an incident near Rickreall, OR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR10CA314. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3194G.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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