Incident report
Hughes 369A crash near Pacific Ocean, International Waters
serious2017-02-22
Summary
The pilot's failure to detect the presence of water in the helicopter fuel system before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed recognition of the power loss and late initiation of an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing on the ocean.
Incident details
Date
2017-02-22
Location
Pacific Ocean, International Waters
Aircraft
Operator
JIMS AIR REPAIR
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Probable cause
Weather
VMC
Source
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Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceNTSB CAROL
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