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1 Accident Rpt# CEN10LA422 07/22/ CDT Regis# N51AR Mccook, NE Apt: Mccook Ben Nelson Regional MCK Acft Mk/Mdl AERO COMMANDER S2R Acft SN 1523R Acft Dmg: DESTROYED Rpt Status: Prelim Prob Caus: Pending Eng Mk/Mdl WALTER M601-E11 Fatal 0 Ser Inj 1 Flt Conducted Under: FAR 137 Opr Name: RED WILLOW AVIATION SPRAYING INC RED WILLOW AVIATION SPRAYING INC Aircraft Fire: GRD Acft Owner: MALLECK GRIFF H DBA On July 22, 2010 at approximately 1130 central daylight time, N51AR, an Aero Commander S2R single-engine land airplane, was substantially damaged after colliding with a parked and unoccupied airplane at the McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) McCook, Nebraska. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was owned by Malleck Griff H DBA and was operated by Red Willow Aviation Spraying, Inc., McCook, Nebraska. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed at the time of the accident and a flight plan had not been filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight. Witnesses said N51AR was taxiing for take-off from the refueling and loading area when N51AR collided with N2287W, a Piper 18A single-engine land airplane, which was unoccupied and parked on the ramp directly in front of N51AR. During the collision, the operating propeller on N51AR ruptured the recently refueled tanks on N2287W, there was an immediate explosion, and both airplanes became engulfed in flames. The pilot exited the burning wreckage unassisted and witnesses helped extinguish the flames on the pilot. At 1153, the automated weather observing system at the MCK airport, reported winds from 260 degrees at 3 knots, visibility of 10 miles, clear of clouds, temperature 84 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with an altimeter setting of inches of Mercury. Page 1

2 Accident Rpt# CEN10LA217 04/21/ CDT Regis# N9197F Alpine, TX Acft Mk/Mdl AIR TRACTOR AT-802A Acft SN 802A-0009 Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL Eng Mk/Mdl PT6A-65AG Acft TT 6911 Fatal 0 Ser Inj 0 Opr Name: AERO TECH, INC. Acft Owner: AERO TECH, INC. Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending Flt Conducted Under: FAR 137 On April 21, 2010, approximately 1815 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-802A, N9197F, registered to and operated by Aero Tech, Inc., Clovis, New Mexico, was substantially damaged when its engine lost power and the pilot was forced to make an off-airport landing in a field 20 miles south of Alpine, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The aerial application flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 without a flight plan. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (E38), Alpine, Texas, approximately According to the pilot's accident report, he had finished spraying a field and was returning to the airport. The airplane was cruising at 175 mph between 6500 and 6800 feet msl when the "the engine popped and white smoke came out of the exhaust" and the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land on a road but the airplane struck a barbed wire fence and the left main gear hit a "bull hole" and sheared off. The right flap was torn loose, the left elevator leading edge was crushed, and the spreader was torn off. The pilot told FAA inspectors that he took off with 250 gallons of fuel. He flew for about 2 hours and 20 minutes. He said normal fuel consumption is about 75 gph (gallons per hour). The pilot further stated that the fuel gauge registered 1/4 fuel remaining in the left tank and to 1/2 fuel remaining in the right tank. The airplane was equipped with a Shadin fuel flow monitoring system that measures fuel flow to the engine and calculates gallons remaining. The pilot said he resets the system when the airplane is refueled. The Shadin fuel flow monitoring system was showing 65 gallons remaining at the accident site. When the airplane was retrieved, the salvage company estimated about 25 gallons of fuel was drained from the wings. A preliminary engine examination was conducted at George's aircraft in Vernon, Texas, on April 27, The filters, chip detectors, and borescope of the engine revealed no anomalies. On May 11, 2010, the fuel pump and fuel control unit (FCU) were tested at facilities of Pratt &Whitney Canada (P&WC) in Montreal. The fuel pump was within ATP limits. The fuel control unit (FCU) was slightly high on Wf but, according to P&WC, this would not have contributed to the power loss. The FCU base was removed to inspect the drive-bearing. There was a little organic debris in the bellows cavity, but this was not considered unusual. No defects or damage to the fuel pump or FCU was found that would have precluded normal operation. The Py line from the governor to the FCU pressure tested satisfactory. The engine was examined and disassembled at the facilities of P&WC in Bridgeport, West Virginia, on June 21 and 22, The engine ran in a test cell with no anomalies. Engine trim was slightly out of specifications, but acceleration and deceleration were normal. Disassembly of the combustion chamber revealed no anomalies. Page 2

3 Accident Rpt# CEN10LA437 07/25/ CDT Regis# N8521L Galesburg, IL Acft Mk/Mdl AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 Acft SN Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL Rpt Status: Prelim Prob Caus: Pending Eng Mk/Mdl P&W PT6A SER Fatal 0 Ser Inj 0 Flt Conducted Under: FAR 137 Opr Name: GARY DENEVAN Acft Owner: SOUTH DELTA AVIATION INC On July 25, 2010, at 1430 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-602, N8521L, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain after a loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude near Galesburg, Illinois. The 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight was spraying a field when the airplane experienced the loss of power. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was filed. Page 3

4 Accident Rpt# DCA10WA081 07/28/ Regis# APBCB Islamabad, PK Apt: Benazir Bhutto International OPRN Acft Mk/Mdl AIRBUS A321 Acft Dmg: DESTROYED Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending Eng Mk/Mdl V2500 Fatal 157 Ser Inj 0 Flt Conducted Under: FAR NUSC Opr Name: AIRBLUE Acft Owner: SIERRA LEASING LTD On July 28, 2010, Airblue flight 202, an Airbus A321 with IAE V2500 engines, registration AP-BCB, impacted terrain in the Margilla Hills during approach to runway 12 at Benazir Bhutto International Airport (OPRN), Islamabad, Pakistan. All 150 passengers and 7 crewmembers onboard were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The flight was a regularly scheduled passenger flight from Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, Pakistan (OPKC) to OPRN. The investigation is being conducted by the Pakistan Safety & Investigation Board, Civil Aviation Authority. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the Country of Manufacture and Design of the engines. Page 4

5 Accident Rpt# WPR10FA371 07/28/ MST Regis# N509AM Tucson, AZ Acft Mk/Mdl AMERICAN EUROCOPTER LLC AS350B3 Acft SN 4698 Acft Dmg: DESTROYED Rpt Status: Prelim Prob Caus: Pending Eng Mk/Mdl TURBOMECA ARRIEL 2B1 Fatal 3 Ser Inj 0 Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091 Opr Name: AIR METHODS LIFENET Aircraft Fire: GRD Acft Owner: WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA On July 28, 2010, at 1342 mountain standard time, an American Eurocopter AS350B3, N509AM, rapidly descended and collided with terrain in an urban area of Tucson, Arizona. The helicopter was operated by Air Methods Corporation, as LifeNet 12, on a repositioning flight, under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The commercial pilot and two medical flight crew were killed. The helicopter was substantially damaged, and consumed by a post impact fire. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a company flight plan had been filed. The flight originated at Marana Regional Airport, Tucson, at Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter flying steadily in a southeast direction when it started to descend rapidly and enter a left-hand turn. Witnesses also stated that the helicopter made some unusual `whump, whump' sounds, and rapid intermittent popping sounds, which was followed by unusual quietness as the helicopter descended. As the helicopter turned and got closer to the ground its flight trajectory became increasingly vertical. It impacted the ground in a level attitude and burst into flames. Initial radar data indicated that the helicopter was on a steady southeast course, at 131 knots ground speed, and 900 feet above ground level (agl). The last 8 seconds of radar data indicated that the helicopter descended 600 feet. The last radar return was at 1341:32, approximately 140 feet agl, and 0.25 miles from the accident site. The pilot did not transmit a radio distress call. Page 5

6 Accident Rpt# WPR10LA359 07/19/ PDT Regis# N3185A Wells, NV Apt: Elko Regional Airport EKO Acft Mk/Mdl BELL 206-L3 L3 Acft SN Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL Rpt Status: Prelim Prob Caus: Pending Eng Mk/Mdl ALLISON 250 Fatal 0 Ser Inj 1 Flt Conducted Under: FAR 135 Opr Name: EL AERO SERVICES INC Acft Owner: EL AERO SERVICES INC On July 19, 2010, at 1616 hours Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206L-3, N3185A, impacted terrain near a camp site following a search and rescue mission near Wells, Nevada. El Aero Services, Inc., operated the helicopter that was rented to the Elko County Sheriff's Department, under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135. The commercial pilot received serious injuries, the three fire fighters were not injured; there were no ground injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight and a company flight plan had been filed. According to the Sheriff of Elko County, the flight had been dispatched to assist a rock climber that had become stranded on a cliff precipice near Angel Lake in the Humboldt National Forest. Prior to responding to the site, the pilot coordinated with ground crews regarding location, weights of the fire fighters and their gear, and current weather conditions. Responding personnel noted that the temperature was about 75-degrees Fahrenheit with winds in the area at the time of the accident. Witnesses observed the helicopter lift off from the cliff face, and make a turn to the right. The helicopter moved very fast down the cliff face, disappeared below the tree line before coming back into view prior to impact with the ground. Page 6

7 Accident Rpt# WPR10CA314 06/23/ PDT Regis# N3194G Rickreall, OR Acft Mk/Mdl BELL 206B Acft SN 762 Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL Eng Mk/Mdl ALLISON 250-C20 SER Acft TT Fatal 0 Ser Inj 0 Opr Name: APPLEBEE AVIATION INC Acft Owner: U S HELICOPTER LLC Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending Flt Conducted Under: FAR 137 The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical abnormalities with the engine or airframe. The helicopter's fuel system was not inspected by the NTSB or the FAA because the helicopter was in the process of being disassembled prior to the NTSB or FAA being notified of the accident. Page 7

8 Accident Rpt# CEN10LA142 02/24/ CST Regis# N515FX Wheeling, IL Apt: Chicago Executive Airport PWK Acft Mk/Mdl BOMBARDIER INC BD-100-1A10 Acft SN Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending Eng Mk/Mdl HONEYWELL AS A Acft TT 5480 Fatal 0 Ser Inj 0 Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091K Opr Name: BOMBARDIER FLEXJET Acft Owner: LMM LLC On February 24, 2010, about 1020 central standard time, a Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10, N515FX, piloted by two airline transport pilots, sustained substantial damage when a deicing vehicle impacted the airplane during deicing operations prior to an intended departure from the Chicago Executive Airport, near Wheeling, Illinois. Both pilots and both deicing ground crewmembers were uninjured. The fractional ownership flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, Subpart K. Marginal visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and an instrument flight rules flight plan was on file. The positioning flight was destined for the Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, Illinois. An airport maintenance person stated he saw a Signature de-ice truck hit the horizontal stab on the right hand side (as sitting in plane). The Signature de-ice truck boom hit the tail, not the operator cab (where the de-ice operator stands). He said he saw the nose of the plane move forward, then down, and "I figured that the plane was hit." The pilot then came out of the aircraft to inspect it with Signature personnel. According to the pilot's accident report, the deicing operation took place following their taxi to a run up pad near runway 34 and taxiway kilo. The fixed base operator's [FBO] deicing/anti-icing training guidebook, under Equipment Operation, states that the deicing vehicle driver should "always know where the boom and bucket are located." There were supervisors at the airport during the deicing operation. There was no supervisor overseeing the deicing operation. The FBO's training guidebook did not require that a supervisor oversee deicing operations. Page 8