Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN12CA647

Fort Worth, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N194E

ENSTROM F-28A

Analysis

As the noncertificated pilot maneuvered the helicopter from the refueling pump, the helicopter's tail boom contacted the refueling pump, resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom. The pilot did not provide any details about the accident.

Factual Information

The non-certificated pilot maneuvered the helicopter from the refueling pump and the helicopter's tail boom contacted the refueling pump resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom. On the submitted Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, the pilot did not provide any details concerning the accident.

Probable Cause and Findings

The noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's contact with the refueling pump.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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