DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  Per Kathhryn's Report - the pilot noticed a significant, high frequency airframe vibration. He said that as soon as the vibration started, the tail rotor chip annunciator light briefly illuminated, and as the vibration continued, the tail rotor chip light "flickered." The vibration and noise stopped after a few seconds and the chip light extinguished. He selected a large open area as a precautionary landing site and slowed the helicopter on the approach. As the helicopter slowed, he raised the collective, and applied right tail rotor pedal, but the nose of the helicopter veered to the left. The pilot noted that he eventually applied full right tail rotor pedal, but the nose of the helicopter continued to the left. At about 200 feet above ground level, with the right tail rotor pedal fully depressed, the helicopter began to spin to the left. In an effort to stop the spin, he attempted to gain forward airspeed, but eventually closed the engine throttle and preformed a hovering autorotation. He said the helicopter descended, touched down hard, and subsequently rolled on its right side.

Date of Accident:  March 5, 2020

Date of Last Annual Inspection:  3/5/2020 – AAIP 100/150/600 hr

AIRCRAFT:  2002 Eurocopter EC130 B4    N11QK   S/N: 3639   TT: 23,034.5 hr per 3/5/20 Daily Log

A/F Cycles: 30,838

ENGINE:  Turbomeca   Model:  ARRIEL 2B1   S/N: 23074   TT: 17,825.1 hr per 3/5/20 Daily Log   

N1 Cycles (EECU): 544.4               N2 Cycles (EECU): 23.4

Power Trends – Listed on 3/5/20 Daily Log:

EQUIPMENT: 

Garmin G500H Dual Flight Display System w/ HSVT

Garmin GMA-350H Pilot Audio Panel / Crew Stereo Intercom

King KX165A NAV/COM

Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD) with First Limit Indicator (FLI)

Garmin GTN-650 Flight Navigation System

Avionics Innovations FAA/PMA DMP-100 Stereo Audio System

Garmin GTX 330

ADSB/Avionics

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES: 

Recommend having aircraft inspected by a reputable mechanic.  Helicopter rolled on its right side, sustaining damage to the fuselage, tail boom and the main rotor drive.  Per reported description.   *** Starter Generator has been removed and is not included in sale.

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:    Hilo International Airport - Hawaii

SALVAGE MAY BE INSPECTED BY CONTACTING:  Jim Cohrs @ 770-570-7473

REMARKS:  *** Starter Generator has been removed and is not included in the sale.

Cannot confirm these items are still with aircraft however they were listed on STC’s

ARTEX ME 406 HM ELT

Aerazur Emergency Float System Complete with L/H and R/H Bottles and Bags

HH Air Conditioning System

Cabin Heating System

BHH Video Recording System