Aug 13, 2006
Accident
Substantial Lahaina, HI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to shut down the engine prior to exiting the helicopter resulting in the tail rotor contacting the ground. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions present at the accident site.
NTSB LAX06TA259