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Helicopter Tail Boom Damaged During Refueling Area Maneuver

Fort Worth, TX, United States

On September 16, 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 noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A non-certificated pilot maneuvered a helicopter from a refueling pump, causing the tail boom to strike the pump and sustain substantial damage. The pilot's report contained no further details.

Incident Overview and Damage Description A helicopter was being maneuvered by a non-certificated pilot when the aircraft's tail boom made contact with a refueling pump. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the tail boom. The incident occurred while the helicopter was being moved from the refueling pump. ## Pilot Report and Available Information The pilot submitted a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report. However, the report did not provide any details concerning the accident. No additional information regarding the circumstances, location, or specific aircraft details was included in the source material.

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