BELL 206B
Rickreall, OR — June 23, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 23, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA314 |
| Event ID | 20100625X25922 |
| Location | Rickreall, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.90639, -123.23444 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206B |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was aboard for the flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical abnormalities with the engine or airframe. The helicopter’s fuel system was not inspected by the NTSB or the FAA because the helicopter was in the process of being disassembled prior to the NTSB or FAA being notified of the accident.
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.