Arrow Falcon Exporters Inc. Arrow F OH-58A accident near West Memphis, AR
On November 5, 2005, an Arrow Falcon Exporters Inc. Arrow F OH-58A (helicopter) was involved in an accident near West Memphis, AR. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- November 5, 2005
- Place
- West Memphis, AR
- Aircraft
- Arrow Falcon Exporters Inc. Arrow F OH-58A · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 34.999°N, 90.373°W
- NTSB ID
- 20051116X01844
NTSB summary
On November 5, 2005, approximately 0850 central standard time, a single-engine Arrow F OH-58A helicopter, N331TA, registered to and operated by Lee Catt Construction Company Inc., of West Memphis, Arkansas, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near West Memphis, Arkansas. The private pilot, sole occupant of the helicopter, was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the local flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The personal flight departed a private airport near Marion, Arkansas, approximately 0835. The accident helicopter was located on November 8, 2005 by local law enforcement in a ravine separating two cultivated fields. There were no reported eyewitnesses to the accident and no distress calls were received from the aircraft. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector performed an on scene examination of the wreckage. The FAA inspector reported the helicopter impacted terrain and came to rest on its left side. Impact scaring on the main and tail rotor blades were consistent with low rotor RPM. The inspector added that fuel was present in the fuel tank. The wreckage of the helicopter was recovered to the facilities of Dawson Aircraft, Inc., near Clinton, Arkansas for further examination. On November 15, 2005, representatives of Bell Helicopter and Rolls-Royce engines performed an examination of the accident helicopter under the supervision of the FAA inspector. The representative of the airframe manufacturer reported the airframe exhibited evidence of being subje
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to a disconnected pneumatic (Pc) line. A contributing factor was the ravine.
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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.
