Aerospatiale AS350D accident near Hanalei, HI
On July 15, 1994, an Aerospatiale AS350D (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Hanalei, HI. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- July 15, 1994
- Place
- Hanalei, HI
- Aircraft
- Aerospatiale AS350D · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 22.200°N, 159.500°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001206X01763
Official records · FTW94MA235
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
See Group Chairman's Factual Report.
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE ENGINE-DRIVEN FUEL PUMP, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF POWER, AND THE LACK OF AIRCRAFT FLOTATION EQUIPMENT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FLIGHT OVER WATER ADJACENT TO TERRAIN THAT AFFORDED NO SUITABLE FORCED LANDING SITE, AND THE LACK OF A PASSENGER BRIEFING BY THE OPERATOR ON THE LOCATION AND OPERATION OF LIFE PRESERVERS.
More accidents in HI
- Beech 65-A90, Jun 22, 2019
- Piper PA-31-350, Sep 26, 1999
- Boeing 747-122, Feb 24, 1989
- Beech E18S, Apr 23, 1992
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
