Hawaii Pacific Aviation
Also recorded as: HAWAII PACIFIC AVIATION, HAWAII PACIFIC AVIATION INC, Hawaii Pacific Aviation, MAUNA LOA HELICOPTERS
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by Hawaii Pacific Aviation — Rotorcraft external load (133), On-demand air taxi (135), Commercial air tour (136), Pilot school (141) Operator Does Business As: Mauna Loa Helicopters (per NTSB report)
The flight instructor’s failure to implement the correct action for low rotor RPM recovery.
Operated by Hawaii Pacific Aviation (per NTSB report)
The pilot receiving instruction’s rapid reduction in throttle during hover autorotation training which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground.
Operated by Hawaii Pacific Aviation Inc (per NTSB report)
The passenger’s improper decision to hold her cell phone outside the helicopter, which resulted in it departing the helicopter and striking the tail rotor.
Operated by HAWAII PACIFIC AVIATION (per NTSB report)
The flight instructor's decision to conduct a high altitude pinnacle landing without adequate power, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the density altitude at the high altitude pinnacle landing site.
Operated by Hawaii Pacific Aviation (per NTSB report)
The mechanic’s failure to properly inspect the helicopter following maintenance performed by an apprentice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the improper rigging of the mixture control assembly.
Operated by Hawaii Pacific Aviation Inc. (per NTSB report)
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed action, which resulted in a hard landing.
Operated by Hawaii Pacific Aviation Inc. (per NTSB report)
A loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Operated by HAWAII PACIFIC AVIATION INC (per NTSB report)
The student pilot's improper use of the anti-torque controls and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Operated by Hawaii Pacific Aviation (per NTSB report)
the CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm, and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention.
FAA enforcement actions
Sanction: $13,000 · case closed 2021-08-17
Sanction: $4,500 · case closed 2018-05-10
Maintenance disclosure history
No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N209KR | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N220PE | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N227FT | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N22XM | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N333PJ | ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA | 2005 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N445KP | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II | 2007 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N5ZK | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N665CT | ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 | 2013 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N787AJ | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II | 2017 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N827CC | ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 | 2012 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N948WB | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N333PJ (ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA) — records 2013–2024 · registered to HAWAII PACIFIC AVIATION INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N948WB — records 2022 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N445KP (ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II) — records 2018 · registered to HAWAII PACIFIC AVIATION INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N227FT — records 2015 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N5ZK — records 2013 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N209KR — records 2012 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N220PE — records 2010 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N22XM — records 2004 · no longer on the FAA registry