1 fatal · Bell UH-1H · 2003-05-22 · Kahoolawe, HI, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03LA160
Event ID
20030630X00972
Type
Accident
Date
2003-05-22
Location
Kahoolawe, HI, USA
Coordinates
20.569999, -156.633331
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
UH-1H
Registration
N3280U
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to remove the external load cable before the repositioning flight, which resulted in the cable striking the tail rotor in cruise flight.