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MBB BO-105-CBS-4 N5413D

10 February 1991 · Valdez, Alaska, United States · Minor injuries

Summary

On 10 February 1991 at about 15:55 local time, a MBB BO-105-CBS-4 registered N5413D, operated by Heli-Lift, Inc., was involved in an accident near Valdez, Alaska, United States. 4 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

The record

Date
at 15:55
Classification
Accident
Location
Valdez, Alaska, United States
Coordinates
61.1504, -146.8104
Aircraft
MBB BO-105-CBS-4
Registration
N5413D
Category
Helicopter
Engines
2
Operator
Heli-Lift, Inc.
Operating rule
Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
Purpose of flight
Unknown
Phase of flight
Not recorded
Aircraft damage
Substantial
Weather
VMC
Light
Day
NTSB number
ANC91LA026

People

1 person had minor injuries.

On board Died Serious Minor Uninjured
4 0 0 1 3

Probable cause

WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THE APPROVAL CHECKLIST, IMPROPER PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF ONE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT ELECTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN THE WATER. EXAMINATION OF THE HELICOPTER WRECKAGE REVEALED THE PILOT DID NOT TURN ON THE 4 FUEL PUMPS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF AS REQUIRED BY THE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.

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