Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 24, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA580
Location
Theodore, AL
Event ID
20120927X33919
Coordinates
30.433610, -88.176391
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance while taxiing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PHI HEALTH LLC
Address
2800N 44TH ST STE 800
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85008
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during a hover taxi maneuver, the tail rotor made contact with a main rotor blade of a parked helicopter that was tied down. The taxiing helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor blades. Examination of the helicopter did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA580