Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
16
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
PACIFIC HELICOPTER SERVICES LLC
Address
KAHULUI HELIPORT HANGER #109
City
KAHULUI
State / Zip Code
Hawaii96732
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50707163
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38E73
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2003 | LAX03LA160 | Destroyed | Fatal | The pilot's failure to remove the external load cable before the repositioning flight, which resulted in the cable striking the tail rotor in cruise flight. |
Additional Details
Registration
N3280U
Serial Number
66-16904
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC