Mar 31, 1998
Accident
Substantial INDIANTOWN, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to turbine blade failure caused by operating the engine in an over temperature and over speed condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to observe the helicopter's maximum gross lift-off weight limit resulting in exceeding the helicopter's lift-off performance capabilities.
NTSB MIA98LA114