Pilot Debrief

AIRBUS A350 near Tucson, AZ — 2021-10-16

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Date
2021-10-16
Location
Tucson, AZ, USA
Airport
AZ37
Aircraft
AIRBUS A350
Registration
N544AM
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground equipment during landing.

NTSB narrative

The operator reported that, during the landing for the air medical helicopter flight, the tail rotor blades collided with a large fire extinguisher that was located on the approach path and abeam a perimeter fence. The helicopter subsequently landed without further incident. The tailboom and horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

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