Aviation Accident Summary MKC85LA207

ASHLAND, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N424FH

FAIRCHILD HILLER FH-1100

Analysis

THE HELICOPTER LOST POWER AND MADE A HARD FORCED LANDING IN A BACKYARD. THERE WERE NO LEAKS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM BUT THE FUEL TANK WAS FOUND TO BE EMPTY. THE OWNER STATES THAT EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL TANK WAS FOUND TO BE EMPTY AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE FUEL QUANTITY GAGE WAS STILL INDICATING THAT THERE WAS FUEL IN THE TANK.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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