On 16 Sep 2012, an ENSTROM F-28A was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Worth, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's operation of the helicopter led to the tail boom making contact with the refueling pump. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An Enstrom F-28A helicopter sustained substantial damage to its tail boom after contacting a refueling pump during ground maneuvers.
On September 16, 2012, a non-certificated pilot was maneuvering an Enstrom F-28A, registration N194E, away from a refueling pump in Fort Worth, Texas. During the maneuver, the helicopter's tail boom made contact with the pump. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the tail boom.
At the time of the incident, weather conditions were Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 140 degrees at 5 knots.
The pilot's operation of the helicopter led to the tail boom making contact with the refueling pump.