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.
Other MBB BO-105 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 1991 | MBB BO-105 | Mercury, Nevada, United States | DOE | Unknown | - |
| 9 Aug 1992 | MBB BO-105 | Madison, South Dakota, United States | Rocky Mountain Helicopters | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Sep 1992 | MBB BO-105 | Peach Springs, Arizona, United States | US Dept of Interior | Unknown | - |
| 5 Dec 1988 | MBB BO-105 | South Marsh 113 | Air Logistics | Minor injuries | - |
| 10 Oct 1996 | MBB BO-105 CBS-4 | Cameron, Louisiana, United States | ERA, Gulf Coast Division | Fatal | 1 |
| 20 Feb 1986 | MBB BO-105-CBS | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 1991 | Piper PA-20 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Hickok, Bruce D. | No injuries | - |
| 22 May 1991 | David K Maxwell MAX-1 | Sutton, Alaska, United States | Stanley R. Dapkus | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 Jan 1991 | Cessna 172G | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | Larry M. Driskill | No injuries | - |
| 2 Feb 1991 | Champion 7EC | Eagle River, Alaska, United States | Robert C. Bischoff | No injuries | - |
| 29 Mar 1991 | Cessna 206 | Homer, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 4 |
| 9 Apr 1991 | Piper PA-18-150 | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |