Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 16, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA647
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Event ID
20120920X60933
Coordinates
32.931110, -97.411666
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
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)
Name
FERREE THOMAS L
Address
261 HENRY ST
City
WAMPUM
State / Zip Code
PA 16157-4935
Country
United States
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