MD HELICOPTERS INC 369FF
Ceiba, PR, April 9, 2024
Event Information
| Date | April 9, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ceiba, PR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 18.25144, -65.64070 |
| Airport | JOSE APONTE DE LA TORRE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA172 |
| Event ID | 20240409194063 |
Aircraft
| Make | MD HELICOPTERS INC |
| Model | 369FF |
| Registration # | N5841Z |
| Operator | LUMA |
| Owner | PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 pilots’ failure to ensure adequate clearance from the taxiway while performing a quick stop maneuver.
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.