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Aircraft Detail
File No. |
10099642 |
Adjuster's Name: |
Peter Kirchen
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Bid Closing Date: |
11/25/2016
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Mfg/Model: |
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E |
Year: |
1987 |
FAA No: |
N311VT |
AC SN: |
0229E |
AC TT: |
17,381.5 Hours |
Location of Salvage: |
Peter Kirchen
CAP Hangar
Hilo, HI
Phone: 310-824-1777, Fax: 310-824-0892
pkirchen@kernwooley.com
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Description of accident: |
On October 4, 2016, about 0910 Hawaiian standard time, a McDonnell Douglas Helicopter (MDHI) 369E N311VT, sustained substantial damage to the main rotor during initial climb from a remote location at Kohala Mountains near Waimea, Hawaii. The commercial pilot and 2 passengers were not injured. The helicopter was registered to, and operated by Volcano Helicopters Inc. under the provision of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight which operated on a company flight plan.
The pilot reported that he had completed transportation of an external load to a remote location. After landing, 2 passengers boarded the helicopter, and the pilot took off back to a staging area. Prior to take-off, he jettisoned a 20 foot longline used to transport a load from the cargo hook by pressing the hook release switch. During the initial climb, at about 75-100 feet above ground level, the pilot experienced a moderate aberration in the cyclic flight control, followed by a significant vertical vibration, and observed that the main rotor blade track had a substantial blade spread. The pilot performed a precautionary landing to a nearby suitable area.
During a post-accident examination, it was noted that a portion of one of the main rotor blade tips was missing, and that the blade was bent aft. Additionally, 3 blades exhibited scratch marks on their respective leading edges. Furthermore, the longline was not found in the helicopter nor was it recovered at the site.
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Cost of storage per day/month $: |
N/A |
Aircraft experienced high rotor vibration followed by a hard landing.
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Engine Information
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Allison 250-C20 Series
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10.176.6
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Prop Information
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Instrument Information
Airframe oil filter
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Anti-ice fuel filter
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Apollo SL 40 comm
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Blue Sky Network D1000C satellite modem
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Concorde RG 500 battery
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FDC air filter
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High skid gear
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King KT76C transponder
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NAT 136D FM radio
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NAT AA21 PA controller with PA-110 amplifier
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NAT AMS 42 audio controller
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Onboard Systems Cargo hook
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Precise Flight pulse light system
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Whelen LED strobe lights
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Questions
Is the aircraft stored in a secure area?
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Yes
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N/A
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Are the avionics stored in a secure area?
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Yes
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N/A
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Is the title free and clear of liens?
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Yes
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N/A
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Documents and logbooks available
A/W Certificate |
Included
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AD's |
Included
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Airframe Logs |
Included
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Bill of Sale |
Included
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Clear Title |
Included
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Engine Logs |
Included
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Equipment List |
Included
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Photos |
Included
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POH |
Included
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Registration Certificate |
Included
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Images
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