HUGHES OH 6A
Price, UT — February 8, 2017
Event Information
| Date | February 8, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA135 |
| Event ID | 20170209X42609 |
| Location | Price, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.40889, -110.43555 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | OH 6A |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The fuel truck driver’s failure to stop before impacting the helicopter’s main rotor blades.
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot reported that after landing to refuel, he reduced power to flight idle and initiated a 2-minute cool down prior to shutting off the engine. He further reported that one minute into the cool down, the fuel truck approached the helicopter from the rear and struck the main rotor blades.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.