Summary
On September 16, 2012, a Enstrom F-28A (N194E) was involved in an incident near Fort Worth, TX. 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: The noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's contact with the refueling pump.
The non-certificated pilot maneuvered the helicopter from the refueling pump and the helicopter's tail boom contacted the refueling pump resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom. On the submitted Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, the pilot did not provide any details concerning the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA647. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N194E.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's contact with the refueling pump.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The non-certificated pilot maneuvered the helicopter from the refueling pump and the helicopter's tail boom contacted the refueling pump resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom. On the submitted Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, the pilot did not provide any details concerning 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# CEN12CA647