the pilot's in-flight decision to maneuver the helicopter close to an active volcano steam vent which resulted in a whiteout condition from the steam, and the pilot's subsequent loss of visual contact with the ground.
N113RS
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Rotorcraft · 4 Cycle · Experimental
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 4 prior registrations
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| - | - | Feb 24, 1989 |
| MAUNA KEA HELICOPTERS INC | KAMUELA, HI | May 23, 1997 |
| SULLIVAN CHARLES L | LEE CENTER, NY | Jun 14, 2012 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Mar 26, 1994
Accident
Substantial HI. NAT'L PARK, HI
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
NTSB LAX94LA174
Dec 22, 1992
Accident
Substantial HILO, HI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
THE BEARING FAILURES DUE TO THE OPERATOR'S USE OF IMPROPER MAINTENANCE INSPECTION AND OVERHAUL PROCEDURES BY INSTALLING AN UNSERVICEABLE COMPRESSOR MODULE IN THE HELICOPTER ENGINE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE UNSUITABLE NATURE OF THE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING AND THE TAIL WIND CONDITION DURING THE LANDING TOUCHDOWN.
NTSB LAX93LA071