NONE · McDonnell Douglas 369D · 1997-01-12 · KAMUELA, HI, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA088
Event ID
20001208X07317
Type
Accident
Date
1997-01-12
Location
KAMUELA, HI, USA
Coordinates
20.039806, -155.700683
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
369D
Registration
N7012G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
fuel system contamination resulting in a partial loss of power, and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor rpm to cushion the autorotative landing and prevent main rotor blade contact with the tailboom. Factors were the inadequacy of manufacturer's maintenance inspection procedures for aircraft operated in a marine environment.