Accident · 2014-06-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-06-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- AIRBUS AS 350 BA FX1 (N6094H)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Sunshine Helicopters, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SUNSHINE HELICOPTERS INC
Probable cause
The failure of the engine’s pneumatic fuel control line fitting, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure was the repeated loosening and re-torqueing of the fitting during required maintenance and inspection.
Source: NTSB case WPR14LA251Flight 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 | None | 45 | Class 2 (2013-08-27) | 4,200 total · 868 in this make/model · 4,000 as PIC · 205 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.