N8693F
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- September 30, 1983Accident
THE HELICOPTER WAS ON A TEST FLT TO TRACK & BALANCE THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM & TO COMPLETE A 100 HR INSPECTION. PRIOR TO THE FLT, AN OCCASIONAL FLICKER OF THE FUEL FILTER LIGHT WAS NOTED, BUT IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE A WIRING PROBLEM. AFTER TAKING OFF, THE FUEL FILTER LIGHT FLICKERED ON A FEW MORE TIMES, BUT NEVER ILLUMINATED STEADILY. AFTER LESS THAN A MINUTE OF FLYING TIME, THE PLT FELT 2 QUICK 'JERKS' (YAWS). HE START A 180 DEG TURN TO LAND. AFTER 90 DEG OF TURN, THE N2 DECREASED TO 95%, THEN SURGED