Pilot Debrief

HYDE WILLIAM R HELICYCLE near Metone, IN — 2011-08-06

Final reportCEN11LA553
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Date
2011-08-06
Location
Metone, IN, USA
Airport
C92
Aircraft
HYDE WILLIAM R HELICYCLE
Registration
N128BH
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an electrical system failure.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the helicopter was about 100 yards from the landing zone at 100 feet above ground level at 40 mph airspeed when the engine “flamed out.” He attempted to execute an autorotation, but the helicopter impacted hard. The examination of the helicopter revealed that the electrical wires that provided power to the helicopter’s fuel pump became disconnected, which resulted in an interruption in the fuel flow to the engine.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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