MINR · ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II · 2012-07-31 · Wainwright, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC12CA082
Event ID
20120802X50608
Type
Accident
Date
2012-07-31
Location
Wainwright, AK, USA
Coordinates
70.638053, -159.99472
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Registration
N74496
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of ground personnel to ensure the helicopter was serviced with the proper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor the fueling process.