The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional Participating Entity: Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Tampa, Florida Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms http://registry.faa.gov/N717X Location: Lecanto, FL Accident Number: ERA18TA203 Date & Time: 07/26/2018, 1755 EDT Registration: N717X Aircraft: Beech C90 Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Fuel starvation Injuries: 1 None Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal On July 26, 2018, about 1755 eastern daylight time, a Beech C90, N717X, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a field, following a total loss of power on both engines near Lecanto, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by LILSA KA LLC as a personal flight conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the planned flight to Williston Municipal Airport (X60), Williston, Florida. The flight departed Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (BKV), Brooksville, Florida, about 1740. The pilot reported that earlier during the day of the accident, he flew uneventfully from X60 to BKV to have some maintenance work performed on the brakes. While at BKV, he purchased 40 gallons of fuel, 20 gallons were added to each wing. The pilot estimated that at the time of departure, the airplane had a total fuel load of 870 lbs. (about 130 gallons total, 65 gallons per side). The pilot then waited for some convective weather to subside and departed on a return flight to X60. Due to some scattered thunderstorms remaining in the area, the pilot flew west and then followed the coast north. While flying over Crystal River Airport (CGC), Crystal River, Florida, the engine power surged on the left engine. The pilot diverted toward CGC and was flying a wide right downwind traffic pattern for runway 27 while trying to troubleshoot the engine anomaly. As he turned the airplane onto the right base leg of the traffic pattern, the left engine lost all power; then when he subsequently turned onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, the right engine lost all power. The pilot was not sure if the airplane would glide to the runway and elected to perform a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll, the right wing impacted a tree. Review of an airplane flight manual revealed that the airplane was equipped with six fuel tanks; two interconnected tanks in each wing and one tank in each engine nacelle. Fuel flowed from the respective wing tanks, to the nacelle tank, to the engine. Fuel would gravity feed from the wing tanks to nacelle tank; however, the gravity feed does not work once the wing tanks are depleted to about 28 gallons (total per each wing) or below. At that point, the fuel transfer pumps (one for each wing/nacelle) must be on to keep fuel moving to the nacelle tanks and ultimately the engines. Review of the after starting and taxi checklist revealed instructions to turn the fuel transfer pumps on. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane came to rest upright in a field about 4 miles east of CGC. The right wing sustained substantial damage and the rest of the airplane remained undamaged. A local mechanic inspected the wreckage at the scene for the purposes of providing a repair estimate. During the inspection, the mechanic noted that the fuel transfer pumps were in the off position. He also observed no fuel in the nacelle tanks and about 30 gallons of fuel in each wing. The mechanic then turned on the battery and fuel transfer pumps. At that point, fuel began to flow from each wing tank to the respective nacelle tank. Pilot Information Certificate: Commercial Age: 27, Male Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land Seat Occupied: Left Other Aircraft Rating(s): None Restraint Used: 3-point Instrument Rating(s): Airplane Second Pilot Present: No Instructor Rating(s): None Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: Class 2 Without Waivers/Limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/01/2017 Occupational Pilot: Yes Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 01/20/2016 Flight Time: 1620 hours (Total, all aircraft), 172 hours (Total, this make and model), 1555 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 55 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 13 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: Beech Registration: N717X Model/Series: C90 UNDESIGNATED Aircraft Category: Airplane Year of Manufacture: 1973 Amateur Built: No Airworthiness Certificate: Normal Serial Number: LJ-581 Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle Seats: 8 Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/11/2017, Annual Certified Max Gross Wt.: 10100 lbs Time Since Last Inspection: 172 Hours Engines: 2 Turbo Prop Airframe Total Time: 8287 Hours at time of accident Engine Manufacturer: Walter ELT: C91 installed, not activated Engine Model/Series: M601E-115 Registered Owner: Lilsa Ka Llc Rated Power: 751 hp Operator: Lilsa Ka Llc Operating Certificate(s) Held: None Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Day Observation Facility, Elevation: CGC, 9 ft msl Distance from Accident Site: 4 Nautical Miles Observation Time: 1755 EDT Direction from Accident Site: 260° Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 2000 ft agl Visibility: 10 Miles Lowest Ceiling: None Visibility (RVR): Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots / Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None Wind Direction: 240° Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A Altimeter Setting: 29.98 inches Hg Temperature/Dew Point: 30°C / 25°C Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation Departure Point: Brooksville, FL (BKV) Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Destination: Williston, FL (X60) Type of Clearance: None Departure Time: 1740 EDT Type of Airspace: Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 1 None Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: N/A Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 28.878889, -82.494722 (est)
Location: Lecanto, FL
Accident Number: ERA18LA203 Date & Time: 07/26/2018, 1755 EDT Registration: N717X Aircraft: Beech C90 Injuries: 1 None Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal On July 26, 2018, about 1755 eastern daylight time, a Beech C90, N717X, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a field, following a total loss of power on both engines near Lecanto, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by LILSA KA LLC as a personal flight conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the planned flight to Williston Municipal Airport (X60), Williston, Florida. The flight departed Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (BKV), Brooksville, Florida, about 1740. The pilot reported that earlier during the day of the accident, he flew uneventfully from X60 to BKV to have some maintenance work performed on the brakes. While at BKV, he purchased 20 gallons of fuel for each wing fuel tank, for a total of 40 gallons. The pilot estimated that at the time of departure, the airplane had a total fuel load of 300 lbs. (about 45 gallons) in each wing fuel tank. The pilot then waited for some convective weather to subside and departed on a return flight to X60. Due to some scattered thunderstorms remaining in the area, the pilot flew west and then followed the coast north. While flying over Crystal River Airport (CGC), Crystal River, Florida, the engine power surged on the left engine. The pilot diverted toward CGC and was flying a wide right downwind traffic pattern for runway 27 while trying to troubleshoot the engine anomaly. As he turned the airplane onto the right base leg of the traffic pattern, the left engine lost all power; then when he subsequently turned onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, the right engine lost all power. The pilot was not sure if the airplane would glide to the runway and elected to perform a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll, the right wing impacted a tree. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane came to rest upright in a field about 4 miles east of CGC. The right wing sustained substantial damage and the rest of the airplane remained undamaged. The inspector noted that the airplane was equipped with four fuel tanks; one in each wing and one in each engine nacelle. Fuel flowed from the respective wing tank, to the nacelle tank, to the engine. Fuel would gravity feed from the wing tank to nacelle tank; however, the gravity feed does not work once the wing tank is depleted to about 28 gallons or below. At that point, the fuel transfer pumps (one for each wing/nacelle) must be on to keep fuel moving to the nacelle tanks and ultimately the engines. A local mechanic inspected the wreckage at the scene for the purposes of providing a repair estimate. During the inspection, the mechanic noted that the fuel transfer pumps were in the off position. He also observed no fuel in the nacelle tanks and about 30 gallons of fuel in each wing fuel tank. The mechanic then turned on the battery and fuel transfer pumps. At that point, fuel began to flow from each wing tank to the respective nacelle tank. Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: Beech Registration: N717X Model/Series: C90 UNDESIGNATED Aircraft Category: Airplane Amateur Built: No Operator: Lilsa Ka Llc Operating Certificate(s) Held: None Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Day Observation Facility, Elevation: CGC, 9 ft msl Observation Time: 1755 EDT Distance from Accident Site: 4 Nautical Miles Temperature/Dew Point: 30°C / 25°C Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 2000 ft agl Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 4 knots / , 240° Lowest Ceiling: None Visibility: 10 Miles Altimeter Setting: 29.98 inches Hg Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Departure Point: Brooksville, FL (BKV) Destination: Williston, FL (X60) Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 1 None Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: N/A Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 1 None Latitude, Longitude: 28.878889, -82.494722 (est)
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional Participating Entity: Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Minneapolis, Minnesota Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms http://registry.faa.gov/N9005T Location: Le Sueur, MN Accident Number: CEN18LA300 Date & Time: 07/26/2018, 2100 CDT Registration: N9005T Aircraft: CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC. TOMCAT MK5A Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Fuel exhaustion Injuries: 1 Minor Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural On July 26, 2018, at 2100 central daylight time, a Continental Copters Inc. Tomcat MK5A, N9005T, experienced a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. The pilot performed an autorotation to a field and impacted terrain about six miles east of Le Sueur, Minnesota. The commercial pilot received minor injuries, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Scotts Helicopter Service Inc under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as a ferry flight that was not operating on a flight plan. Dusk visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed from Hastings, Minnesota at 2009 and was destined to Le Sueur Municipal Airport (12Y), Le Sueur, Minnesota. The pilot stated that during preflight inspection of the helicopter, there was about 23 gallons of 100 low lead fuel aboard, and he thought that was enough fuel to complete a flight to 12Y. He stated the helicopter would consume 15-17 gallons of fuel per hour and it usually took 45 minutes to an hour to complete the flight. He said that prior to departure, the fuel gauge indicated "close to ¾ full." About 5-10 minutes after departure, he remembered that he forgot to sump the fuel tank and landed the helicopter to sump the fuel tanks. He then continued the flight and about 7 miles east of 12Y, about 400-500 feet above ground level and at 60 knots, the engine sputtered, regained power for a second, and then quit. He performed an autorotation to a field, and the helicopter impacted terrain. The type certificate for the helicopter was held by the operator. According to the type certificate data sheet for the helicopter, the fuel capacity for the helicopter was 41 gallons. The last annual inspection of the helicopter was dated February 14, 2018 and was performed by the operator's maintenance personnel. Postaccident examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no useable fuel aboard and the fuel gauge indicated a little over ¼ tank of fuel. The fuel transmitter was of the resistive type manufactured about 1974 by Stewart Warner. The fuel transmitter's resistive element was corroded. The fuel transmitter was tested using an Ohm meter, and the resistive values were uncorrelated to float position. The inspector stated the operator had a new fuel transmitter in their parts department, which he tested, and found that the resistive values corresponded to float position and had no anomalies. According to the inspector, the owner/operator stated, "pilots don't depend on those gauges – but they always stick the tank before departing so they know what they've got!" Pilot Information Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial Age: 32, Male Airplane Rating(s): None Seat Occupied: Center Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter Restraint Used: 3-point Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter Second Pilot Present: No Instructor Rating(s): Helicopter Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/14/2017 Occupational Pilot: Yes Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/25/2018 Flight Time: 327 hours (Total, all aircraft), 6 hours (Total, this make and model), 237 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 15 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC. Registration: N9005T Model/Series: TOMCAT MK5A Aircraft Category: Helicopter Year of Manufacture: 1974 Amateur Built: No Airworthiness Certificate: Restricted Serial Number: CCI-74-1 Landing Gear Type: Skid Seats: 1 Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/14/2018, Annual Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2850 lbs Time Since Last Inspection: Engines: 1 Reciprocating Airframe Total Time: 7510.2 Hours as of last inspection Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming ELT: Not installed Engine Model/Series: VO-435-A1F Registered Owner: Scotts Helicopter Service Inc Rated Power: 265 hp Operator: Scotts Helicopter Service Inc Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural Aircraft (137) Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Dusk Observation Facility, Elevation: MKT, 1021 ft msl Distance from Accident Site: 16 Nautical Miles Observation Time: 2056 CDT Direction from Accident Site: 225° Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear Visibility: 10 Miles Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 5000 ft agl Visibility (RVR): Wind Speed/Gusts: 9 knots / Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None Wind Direction: 310° Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A Altimeter Setting: 30.08 inches Hg Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C / 13°C Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation Departure Point: Hastings, MN Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Destination: Le Sueur, MN (12Y) Type of Clearance: None Departure Time: 2009 CDT Type of Airspace: Class G Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 1 Minor Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: N/A Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 44.471389, -93.744722 (est)
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Location: Le Sueur, MN Accident Number: CEN18LA300 Date & Time: 07/26/2018, 2100 CDT Registration: N9005T Aircraft: CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC. TOMCAT MK5A Injuries: 1 None Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural On July 26, 2018, at 2100 central daylight time, a Continental Copters Inc. Tomcat MK5A, N9005T, experienced a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. The pilot performed an autorotation to a field about six miles east of Le Sueur, Minnesota. The pilot was uninjured. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Scott's Helicopter Service Inc., under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight that was not operating on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed from Hastings, Minnesota and was destined to Le Sueur, Minnesota. Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC. Registration: N9005T Model/Series: TOMCAT MK5A Aircraft Category: Helicopter Amateur Built: No Operator: Scott's Helicopter Service Inc Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural Aircraft (137) Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Night Observation Facility, Elevation: MKT, 1021 ft msl Observation Time: 2056 CDT Distance from Accident Site: 16 Nautical Miles Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C / 13°C Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 9 knots / , 310° Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 5000 ft agl Visibility: 10 Miles Altimeter Setting: 30.08 inches Hg Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Departure Point: Hastings, MN Destination: Le Sueur, MN Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 1 None Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: N/A Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 1 None Latitude, Longitude:
Additional Participating Entity: Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fairbanks, Alaska Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms http://registry.faa.gov/N1822M Location: Manley Hot Springs, AK
Accident Number: ANC18CA054 Date & Time: 07/16/2018, 0925 AKD Registration: N1822M Aircraft: Curtiss Wright C46 Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Unknown or undetermined Injuries: 2 Minor Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Business The pilot reported that following a precautionary shutdown of the number 2 engine, he diverted to an alternate airport that was closer than the original destination. During the landing in tailwind conditions, the airplane touched down "a little fast." The pilot added that, as the brakes faded from continuous use, the airplane was unable to stop and overran the end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded an uneventful single engine landing. Pilot Information Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Engineer Age: 40, Male Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea Seat Occupied: Left Other Aircraft Rating(s): None Restraint Used: 4-point Instrument Rating(s): None Second Pilot Present: Yes Instructor Rating(s): None Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: 04/01/2018 Occupational Pilot: Yes Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/03/2018 Flight Time: 6500 hours (Total, all aircraft), 3500 hours (Total, this make and model), 4500 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 62 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 31 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) Co-Pilot Information Certificate: Commercial Age: 39, Male Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea Seat Occupied: Right Other Aircraft Rating(s): None Restraint Used: 4-point Instrument Rating(s): Airplane Second Pilot Present: Yes Instructor Rating(s): None Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: Class 2 None Last FAA Medical Exam: 01/01/2018 Occupational Pilot: Yes Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 04/17/2018 Flight Time: 300 hours (Total, all aircraft), 135 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 66 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: Curtiss Wright Registration: N1822M Model/Series: C46 UNDESIGNATED Aircraft Category: Airplane Year of Manufacture: 1945 Amateur Built: No Airworthiness Certificate: Restricted; Special Flight Serial Number: 22521 Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tailwheel Seats: 2 Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/05/2018, AAIP Certified Max Gross Wt.: 48000 lbs Time Since Last Inspection: Engines: 2 Reciprocating Airframe Total Time: 37049.6 Hours at time of accident Engine Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney ELT: C126 installed, not activated Engine Model/Series: R2800-51M1 Registered Owner: Everts Air Fuel Inc Rated Power: 2000 hp Operator: Everts Air Fuel Inc Operating Certificate(s) Held: Supplemental Operator Does Business As: Operator Designator Code: EVAB Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Day Observation Facility, Elevation: PAFA Distance from Accident Site: Observation Time: Direction from Accident Site: Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 4000 ft agl Visibility: 10 Miles Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 4000 ft agl Visibility (RVR): Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None Wind Direction: 210° Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A Altimeter Setting: Temperature/Dew Point: Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation Departure Point: Fairbanks, AK (PAFA) Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR Destination: Kenai, AK (PAEN) Type of Clearance: Cruise; VFR Departure Time: 0810 AKD Type of Airspace: Class G Airport Information Airport: Manley Hot Springs (MLY) Runway Surface Type: Gravel Airport Elevation: 275 ft Runway Surface Condition: Dry Runway Used: 36 IFR Approach: None Runway Length/Width: 3400 ft / 60 ft VFR Approach/Landing: Precautionary Landing Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 2 Minor Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: N/A Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 2 Minor Latitude, Longitude: 64.988889, -150.646944
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional Participating Entity: Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Juan, Puerto Rico Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms http://registry.faa.gov/N594TC Location: Arecibo, PR Accident Number: ERA18TA193 Date & Time: 07/14/2018, 1740 AST Registration: N594TC Aircraft: QUICKSILVER MXL II Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Fuel exhaustion Injuries: 1 Serious Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal On July 14, 2018, about 1740 Atlantic standard time, an experimental light sport Quicksilver MXL II, N594TC, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a forced landing at Antonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airport (ABO), Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The non-certificated pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated by the pilot as a personal flight conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight, which departed at 1630. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot reported that he was returning to ABO after about a one-hour local flight and approached runway 8. During the approach, he performed a go-around and subsequently encountered strong wind, and decided to turn 180° to land on runway 26. While turning, about 1/2 mile from runway 26, the engine experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot landed straight ahead into marshy terrain in a nose low attitude. The pilot reported that he took off with 5 gallons of fuel on board. According to a FAA inspector who examined the airplane at the accident site, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and fuselage. Flight control continuity was confirmed from the flight control surfaces to the cockpit. Engine cylinder compression and powertrain continuity were established by rotating the propeller by hand. The fuel selector was found in the off position. The fuel tank was found empty, the fuel cap remained secured, and there was no sign of fuel leakage. The fuel filter container was about 1/2 full of fuel. The ABO airport's daily aircraft activity logbook showed that the accident airplane departed at 1630 local, which resulted in a total flight time of 1 hour and 10 minutes. According to FAA airman records, the pilot was issued a third class medical and student pilot certificate in December 2011, which expired in December 2013. There was no record found that the pilot held an airman certificate. According to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61, the pilot was required to hold at least a student pilot certificate, with appropriate solo endorsements, to operate the airplane. According to FAA airworthiness records, the two-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane was manufactured in 1995. It was equipped with a Rotax 503 DI/SC engine. The airplane had a total fuel capacity of 6-gallons. The Rotax 503 engine data sheet stated that the fuel consumption was about 5.3 to 6 gallons per hour. The weather conditions reported at 1750 at Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN), Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, 27 miles from the accident site, included wind from 090° at 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, broken clouds at 1,800 ft, temperature 28°C, and dew point 23°C. Student Pilot Information Certificate: None Age: 74, Male Airplane Rating(s): None Seat Occupied: Left Other Aircraft Rating(s): None Restraint Used: Unknown Instrument Rating(s): None Second Pilot Present: No Instructor Rating(s): None Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: None None Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/07/2011 Occupational Pilot: No Last Flight Review or Equivalent: Flight Time: Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: QUICKSILVER Registration: N594TC Model/Series: MXL II Aircraft Category: Airplane Year of Manufacture: 1995 Amateur Built: No Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental Light Sport Serial Number: 5690 Landing Gear Type: Tricycle Seats: 2 Date/Type of Last Inspection: Unknown Certified Max Gross Wt.: 720 lbs Time Since Last Inspection: Engines: 1 Reciprocating Airframe Total Time: 320.1 Hours at time of accident Engine Manufacturer: Rotax ELT: Not installed Engine Model/Series: 503 Registered Owner: On file Rated Power: 100 Operator: On file Operating Certificate(s) Held: None Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Day Observation Facility, Elevation: BQN, 8 ft msl Distance from Accident Site: 27 Nautical Miles Observation Time: 1750 AST Direction from Accident Site: 270° Lowest Cloud Condition: Visibility: 10 Miles Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 1800 ft agl Visibility (RVR): Wind Speed/Gusts: 16 knots / 23 knots Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None Wind Direction: 90° Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / 23°C Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation Departure Point: Arecibo, PR (ABO) Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Destination: Arecibo, PR (ABO) Type of Clearance: None Departure Time: AST Type of Airspace: Class G Airport Information Airport: Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol (ABO) Runway Surface Type: Asphalt Airport Elevation: 20 ft Runway Surface Condition: Vegetation Runway Used: 26 IFR Approach: None Runway Length/Width: 3963 ft / 60 ft VFR Approach/Landing: Forced Landing; Traffic Pattern Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 1 Serious Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: N/A Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 1 Serious Latitude, Longitude: 18.455278, -66.663056 (est)
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional Participating Entity: Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Location: Salmon, ID Accident Number: WPR18LA227 Date & Time: 08/18/2018, 1150 MDT Registration: N84CP Aircraft: Cessna 182 Injuries: 2 Serious Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal On August 18, 2018, about 1150 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182Q airplane, N84CP, was substantially damaged during a forced landing about 2 nautical miles north-northwest of Flying B Airstrip (121D), Salmon, Idaho. The airline transport pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was registered to Gripnet Inc. and operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from 121D about 1145 and was destined for McCall Municipal Airport (MYL), McCall, Idaho. A friend of the accident pilot, who was piloting the airplane in trail, reported that prior to departing he and the accident pilot briefed the departure route. The route was to take off to the north, or downstream of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, then reverse course 180° and proceed upstream toward Indian Creek Airstrip while en route to MYL. The trail pilot reported that after taking off he observed the accident pilot make a left 90° turn to the west and proceed up Short Creek, rather than the previously briefed 180° turn. He subsequently radioed the accident pilot and asked, "Where are you going?" The accident pilot replied, "I'm going down." The trail pilot reported that prior to impact the airplane was very slow, was headed upstream (west) in the middle of Short Creek, there was no excessive wing rocking, and the airplane was being held perfectly still as it impacted the top of a stand of trees. The trail pilot mentioned that the airplane came rest intact and oriented in a westerly direction up canyon. The trail pilot added while he was in a 360° turn orbiting the area, he observed a fire on the left side of the airplane; the airplane was subsequently consumed. The airplane was recovered to a secured facility for further examination. Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: Cessna Registration: N84CP Model/Series: 182 Q Aircraft Category: Airplane Amateur Built: No Operator: On file Operating Certificate(s) Held: None Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Day Observation Facility, Elevation: SMN, 1069 ft msl Observation Time: 1156 MDT Distance from Accident Site: 36 Nautical Miles Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C / 11°C Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 11000 ft agl Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm / , Lowest Ceiling: None Visibility: 10 Miles Altimeter Setting: 30.28 inches Hg Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Departure Point: Salmon, ID (121D) Destination: McCall, ID (MYL) Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 1 Serious Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: 1 Serious Aircraft Fire: On-Ground Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 2 Serious Latitude, Longitude: 44.990556, -114.748333
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf http://registry.faa.gov/N11QP
Location: Hilo, HI Accident Number: WPR18TA239 Date & Time: 08/19/2018, 1320 HST Registration: N11QP Aircraft: Eurocopter EC130 Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Other Work Use On August 19, 2018, about 1320 Hawaii-Aleutian standard time, a Eurocopter EC-130 B4 helicopter, N11QP, experienced an in-flight separation of its left rear sliding door during cruise flight near Hilo, Hawaii. The airline transport pilot was not injured, and the sole passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades. The helicopter was registered to Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC. and operated by Helicopter Consultants of Maui Inc. as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 maintenance flight. Visual meteorological conditions were reported along the route of flight about the time of the accident and a company flight plan was filed. The local flight originated from Hilo International Airport (ITO), Hilo, Hawaii about 1310. According to the pilot, he was tasked to perform a maintenance flight for track and balance of the main rotor blades. He had flown a previous flight in the helicopter but ended it early due to mechanical issues with the track and balance equipment. After the mechanical issues were fixed, the pilot and maintenance personnel departed ITO to complete the track and balance maintenance flight. After completion of the second flight and while enroute back to ITO, the pilot reported that he heard the left-rear sliding door open. He looked over his left shoulder and saw the left-rear sliding door had departed the helicopter. He turned his head forward then heard a loud noise and felt a "jolt". He added that, the helicopter began to vibrate but remained controllable. The pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing onto a grass field. The helicopter was secured in the operator's hanger for further examination. Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: Eurocopter Registration: N11QP Model/Series: EC130 B4 Aircraft Category: Helicopter Amateur Built: No Operator: HELICOPTER CONSULTANTS OF MAUI INC. Operating Certificate(s) Held: Commercial Air Tour (136); Agricultural Aircraft (137); Rotorcraft External Load (133); On-demand Air Taxi (135) Operator Does Business As: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Operator Designator Code: HCML Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Condition of Light: Observation Facility, Elevation: Observation Time: Distance from Accident Site: Temperature/Dew Point: Lowest Cloud Condition: Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Lowest Ceiling: Visibility: Altimeter Setting: Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR Departure Point: Hilo, HI (ITO) Destination: Hilo, HI (ITO) Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 1 None Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None Latitude, Longitude: 19.643611, -154.984444 (est)