Plane Crash Reports 2003

2003 Plane Crash Report Result

Title: BELL 206-B3 HELICOPTER, N12HT, OWNED BY GO-INTERESTS LLC., OF MA

Report Date: 09/16

Plane Crash Problem: On September 12, 2003, at 1600 central daylight time, a Bell 206-B3 helicopter, N12HT, owned by Go-Interests LLC., of Manvel, Texas, and operated by Go-Helitrans of Freeport, Texas, was destroyed when it impacted the water prior to an attempted takeoff from the Galveston 395 offshore platform located in the Gulf of Mexico. The commercial pilot and two of his passengers were uninjured, and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Freeport, Texas. The pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that after startup, he rolled the throttle up to 70% and reached up to turn the generator on when the helicopter started "bouncing and seemed to be centered on the mast as the helicopter rocked on all four corners of the skids." He then verified the collective was all the way down. The helicopter began to spin and he was unable to control with the anti-torque pedals. The pilot stated he centered the cyclic and the "rocking" continued. He rolled the throttle back to flight idle and noticed the helicopter was going over the edge of the platform. Subsequently, he "rolled the throttle to full open as he pulled the collective." The pilot further reported he didn't believe the helicopter developed full power prior to impacting the water. The helicopter landed upright on the water, and came to rest on it's right side. The floats were not deployed prior to impact. The helicopter has not been located and is presumed to be destroyed.

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