MINR · BELL 407 · 2013-08-13 · Ship Shoal 208H, GM, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN13FA491
Event ID
20130815X95202
Type
Accident
Date
2013-08-13
Location
Ship Shoal 208H, GM, USA
Coordinates
28.533332, -90.916664
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
407
Registration
N53LP
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The ingestion of vented methane gas into the helicopter’s engine during takeoff, which caused an engine compressor surge that led to a total loss of engine power.