Mbb BO105CBS accident near Kenansville, FL
On September 10, 1999, a Mbb BO105CBS (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Kenansville, FL. 3 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- September 10, 1999
- Place
- Kenansville, FL
- Aircraft
- Mbb BO105CBS · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 3 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 27.881°N, 80.989°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001212X19821
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On September 10, 1999, about 0314 eastern daylight time, an MBB BO105CBS, N911HR, registered to and operated by Metro Aviation, Inc., as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 EMS positioning flight, crashed while approaching to land to pick up a patient. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot and two medical attendants received serious injuries. The flight originated from Melbourne, Florida, the same day, about 0243. The pilot stated that at 0237, they were activated to respond to mile marker 210 on the Florida Turnpike to pick up an accident victim. They encountered some ground fog en route to the scene. They crossed the Florida Turnpike from east to west, about 7 miles north of the accident scene, at 1,000 feet. They could see the lights of the emergency vehicles. He descended to 700 feet and overflew the crash scene. About 300 feet above the ground, the helicopter began to descend. He applied collective control and engine power, but the helicopter continued to descend. The helicopter struck trees and rolled onto the right side, coming to rest. He did not observe any warning lights or notice any anomalies before the accident. PERSONNEL INFORMATION Information on the pilot is contained in this report under First Pilot Information, in Supplement U to this report, and in the attached NTSB 6120.1/2 Pilot/Operator Accident Report. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Information on the aircraft is contained in this report under Aircraft Information and in the attached air
Probable cause
The pilots failure to recognize entry into settling with power during approach to land and his failure to take remedial action to escape from settling with power resulting in the helicopter descending and colliding with trees and swampy terrain.
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