Aug 13, 2013
Accident
Substantial Ship Shoal 208H, GM
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The ingestion of vented methane gas into the helicopter’s engine during takeoff, which caused an engine compressor surge that led to a total loss of engine power.
NTSB CEN13FA491