EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3
Humacao, PR — July 30, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA433 |
| Event ID | 20110802X02327 |
| Location | Humacao, PR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 18.15389, -65.82917 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS 350 B3 |
| 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 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach, the tail rotor impacted the corner of a building while he was trying to avoid flying debris. Following the impact, he immediately lowered the collective and landed without further incident. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies during the approach to landing. Examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the tail rotor, gearbox, right horizontal stabilizer, and the tail boom.
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.