Probable cause
The noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's contact with the refueling pump.
NTSB analysis
As the noncertificated pilot maneuvered the helicopter from the refueling pump, the helicopter's tail boom contacted the refueling pump, resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom. The pilot did not provide any details about the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12CA647 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 16, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Hicks Airfield (T67)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Enstrom F-28A
- N-number
- N194E
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.