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Monday, March 1, 2010

Accidents & Incidents

Date	Aircraft Type	Narrative	Death/Injury	Remarks
Feb 03, 2010 Bangkok, Thailand	BOEING 747 HS-TGB	Thai Airways Boeing 747-400 experienced oil filter message, high vibration, and fire warning from No. 1 engine, GE CF6-80CB1F, shortly after takeoff from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).	unavail	Flight crew shut down engine, discharged both fire extinguishing bottles, and returned to BKK Successful three engine landing performed with no injuries. Flight scheduled from BKK to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Feb 06, 2010 Fayetteville, AR	BEECH A36 N1085D	A/c substantially damaged when impacted terrain near Winslow, AR, while on IFR approach. Cross-country flight originated at Memorial Field Airport (HOT), Hot Springs, AR and was terminating at Drake Field Airport (FYV).	Four fatalities	Witnesses heard engine running prior to impact and two witnesses observed a/c shortly before impact in nose low attitude. A/c heard to "circle" over two of witness's location and pass over their home twice within less than one minute before it impacted. Preliminary radar data indicated that a/c varied altitude and heading outside (south of) final approach fix and impacted terrain 11 miles S of approach end of R34.
Feb 08, 2010 Lawrenceville, GA	BEECH 65 N130SP	A/c crashed into wooded area one mile off of departure end of Gwinnett County Airport-Briscoe Field (LZU). Pilot began takeoff roll. During rotation, as landing gear was retracted, right engine stopped and pilot feathered propeller.	One fatality	Pilot declared emergency, advised control tower lost power to an engine and would be returning to airport. Shortly thereafter, power lost to left engine, and advised control tower that unable to make it back to airport. Elected to make emergency landing in wooded area behind residential home.
Feb 08, 2010 Redlands, CA	YAKOVLEV YAK 52 N52VY	A/c collided with terrain while maneuvering near Redlands, CA Witness saw a/c performing aerobatics and then return to airport.	Two fatalities	Pilot boarded a/c and departed, proceeding directly to aerobatic box NE of airport. A/c completed several loops and other stunts over course of 10 minutes. Witness observed a/c in rapid descent in nose low position with wings rocking about longitudinal axis.
Feb 10, 2010 Amstedam, Netherlands	Boeing 737-306 PH-BDP,	KLM Boeing 737-306 operating as flight 1369, took off from taxiway B instead of runway 36C at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport.	No injuries	No injuries were reported. Dutch Safety Board is investigating.
Feb 11, 2010 King Cove, AK	PIPER PA-18-150 N278Z	A/c sustained substantial damage when collided with terrain during emergency descent and off airport landing, 3 miles NW of King Cove, AK. The A/c operated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.	No injuries	Pilot said he and passenger doing aerial observation/survey at a reduced airspeed and engine rpm. Further reduced rpm, and shortly thereafter engine lost power. Thought carburetor ice might be responsible, and immediately added carburetor heat, full throttle, and full rich mixture. He said some power was restored, but engine lost all power.
Feb 11, 2010 Cheverly, MD	EUROCOPTER As 365 N2 N61MD	Chopper operated by Maryland State Police (MSP), substantially damaged during takeoff attempt from helipad at Prince George's General Hospital (1MD4). While enroute to 1MD4, pilot advised by hospital personnel to land on ground-level helipad, due to presence of ice on hospital's elevated helipad. Decided a straight-up takeoff with no yaw movement would be made. Slow deliberate takeoff was then initiated, and when a/c "became light on the wheels, but prior to takeoff, a vibration was detected, emanating from rear of aircraft."	No injuries	In response to vibration, pilot lowered collective, shut down both engines, and applied rotor brake. Inspection revealed that " fenestron was severely damaged by tail rotor blades, right tail rotor gearbox cap appeared to have been ingested by tail rotor, and numerous tail rotor blades were damaged." Preliminary exam by MSP and FAA personnel revealed substantial damage to tail rotor blades, the fenestron, the tail rotor gear box (TGB), the TGB drive coupling, and TGB mounting structure.
Feb 13, 2010 Santa Clarita, CA	BOEING 737-7H4 N221WN	Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 operating as flight 2534, abruptly maneuvered during radar vectors for initial approach to Bob Hope Airport, Burbank, CA. At the time, a/c over Santa Clarita, about 20 miles NW of Burbank.	One minor, one serious among flight attendants	Captain advised of approaching traffic during communications with air traffic controller. Initially, the flight crew did not observe traffic. Subsequently, as descending a/c approaching 6,000 feet MSL, crew received traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) resolution advisory (RA). Captain responded to RA by initiating 1,500- to 2,000-foot-per-minute rate of descent. Thereafter, crew initiated similar rate of climb.
Feb 14, 2010 Cave Creek, AZ	EUROCOPTER EC135 N127TS	EC135, twin-engine turbine powered helicopter destroyed following loss of control and impact with terrain near Cave Creek. Pilot and four passengers killed. A/c registered to Services Group of America.	Five fatalities	Witnesses saw a/c proceeding from N to S at altitude of 300 feet AGL. Witnesses subsequently reported hearing one or two "popping" sounds, followed by chopper rotating two or three times in clockwise, level, 360-degree circle before nosing over and impacting terrain. One witness described descent path as "almost vertical."
Feb 15, 2010 Farmingdale, NJ	CESSNA T337G N12NA	A/c had section of outer right wing separate while over flew Runway 32 at Monmouth County Executive Airport (BLM). Witnesses on ground observed a/c fly over R32, with landing gear retracted, at altitude of 50 feet AGL and at much higher rate of speed than normally seen for a/c that low.	Five fatalities	A/c was one third down runway when section of a/c was seen to separate as nose of a/c pitched up. A/c rolled to right and veered toward right, away from runway. A/c impacted ground and continued sliding and rolled as debris departed from a/c.
Feb 17, 2010 Palo Alto, CA	CESSNA 310R N5225J	A/c destroyed when impacted multiple residential structures and terrain following in-flight collision with power lines and a power line tower. The collision occurred shortly after takeoff from Palo Alto Airport (PAO).	Thee fatalities	Multiple witnesses reported observing portions of accident sequence. One witness observed a/c "suddenly appear from fog" L of her position. Witness watched a/c fly in a level or slightly nose up attitude from her left to her right at low altitude until impacted power lines shortly after.
Feb 18, 2010 Sacramento, CA	CESSNA 208B N892FE	A/c struck bird while on approach to Sacramento International Airport.. West Air was operating the a/c as on-demand cargo flight. Pilot, sole occupant, not injured. A/c sustained substantial damage to right wing. Pilot departed from Arcata Airport, Arcata, CA and was on approach to destination when bird strike occurred.	No injuries	Pilot approaching Runway 16R. He saw several birds and at least one struck right wing, just outboard of landing light. Post accident exam revealed spar was bent.
Feb 19, 2010 over Pacific Ocean	B747-422 N173UA	United B747-422 operating as flight 897 from Dulles International to Narita, Japan, encountered severe turbulence. United reports that the flight encountered severe turbulence approximately abeam ANC while descending through FL310, on way to a cruise altitude of FL 300.	26 minor	Captain said encounter "brief" and included a/c roll moment L and R along with pitch up 'wave' action. Stick shaker activated momentarily. MMO never exceeded during period. Seat belt sign was on at time. Decision made to continue to destination after assessing airplane systems and passenger/flight attendant condition.
Feb 19, 2010 Groveland, CA	PIPER PA-32R-301T N4175A	Collided with terrain in residential area near Groveland.	Two fatalities	Witness reported being startled by sound of "very loud engine." As sound grew louder, room became illuminated. Witness looked out of window and observed a/c flying directly towards house. Shortly thereafter, witness felt large impact, and observed fireball erupt in adjacent yard.
Feb. 19, 2010 Charleston, W VA	MH-60S helicopter	U.S. Navy helicopter made forced landing in remote area of West Virginia. None of 17 crew and passengers aboard MH-60S helicopter suffered life- threatening injuries. A/c took off from Fort Pickett, VA as part of training exercise involving Navy and National Guard.	No injuries	There were 14 Navy and three National Guard members aboard chopper when it went down in Pocahontas County, 100 miles S of destination, Camp Dawson. The helicopter based at Naval Station Norfolk, VA.

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