Heavy landing on final approach, causing skids to flatten and some rotor blade damage.  Minor injury to pilot, passenger refused medical help.  Aircraft was returning to base after transmission line survey for American Electric Power.

Date:

3 April, 2012

Reg:

N3042D

Make:

Enstrom

Model:

F280

MSN:

2128

Location:

Corpus Christi International Airport

Country:

US-Texas

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Travland-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.kristv.com/news/minor-injuries-in-airport-helicopter-crash/

Link:

http://helicoptersafety.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/03-apr-12-n3042d-enstrom-f280fx-corpus.html