SERS · AEROSPATIALE AS-350B · 1995-05-20 · TAMPA, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA95LA131
Event ID
20001207X03509
Type
Accident
Date
1995-05-20
Location
TAMPA, FL, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
AEROSPATIALE
Model
AS-350B
Registration
N35AH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS PROCEDURES AFTER FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS PROCEDURES FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.