Accident · 2013-08-05

NTSB case ANC13LA074 · HUGHES 500D · Part 133

What the record says

Event date
2013-08-05
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
HUGHES 500D (N134SH)
Operating rule
Part 133
Operator
SOLOY HELICOPTERS LLC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Soloy Helicopters LLC

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated an emergency hovering autorotation, during which the helicopter impacted trees and terrain.

Source: NTSB case ANC13LA074

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilotAirplane / Helicopter65Class 1 (2012-12-13)19,000 total · 4,000 in this make/model · 202 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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