FATL · Bell 407 · 2003-02-22 · High Island 443, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW03LA101
Event ID
20030227X00265
Type
Accident
Date
2003-02-22
Location
High Island 443, USA
Coordinates
28.35, -93.966667
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
407
Registration
N740PH
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the hot refueling operation which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the passenger. A contributing factor was the high wind conditions.