Pilot Debrief

BELL 206B III near Ocho Rios — 2011-01-14

Final reportERA11WA120
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Date
2011-01-14
Location
Ocho Rios, JM
Airport
NONE
Aircraft
BELL 206B III
Registration
6Y-JCA
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On January 14, 2011, about 1600 eastern standard time, a Bell 206B III, Jamaican registration 6Y-JCA, operated by Captain's Aviation Services Limited, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed Kingston Jamaica, destined for the Rooms Hotel in Ocho Rios. According to information obtained from an official with the Government of Jamaica, the helicopter was on short final approach to the Rooms Hotel, about 50 feet above ground level, when it experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed an autorotation to a grass area on hotel property; however, the helicopter slid on the grass and struck a coconut tree. The helicopter sustained damaged to the nose section, both main rotor blades, and the skid. The helicopter was equipped with a Rolls Royce (Allison) 250-C20B engine. The engine compressor was retained for further examination. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Jamaica. Any further information can be obtained from: Civil Aviation Authority 4 Winchester Road Kingston 5, Jamaica Telephone: 876-920-2280 Fax: 876-920-0194 This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Jamaica.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Approach-VFR pattern final

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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