Accident · 2014-03-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-03-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- EUROCOPTER AS 350 B2 (N250FB)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Helicopters Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- HELICOPTERS INC
Probable cause
The loss of helicopter control due to a loss of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedal controls at takeoff, followed by a loss of hydraulic boost to the main rotor controls after takeoff. The reason for the loss of hydraulic boost to the main and tail rotor controls could not be determined because of fire damage to hydraulic system components and the lack of a flight recording device.
Source: NTSB case WPR14FA137Flight 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.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Helicopter | 59 | Class 2 (2014-02-06) | 6,600 total · 1,055 in this make/model · 6,600 as PIC · 17 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.