Emergency landing in a ravine after experiencing engine problems. Helicopter was working for Hawaiian Electric. Some reports say “hard landing”. Extent of damage not known. Pilot not injured
“A contractor for Hawaiian Electric was transporting material near the Nuuanu Reservoir off Pali Highway when the helicopter lost power and made a hard landing,” according to Hawaiian Electric spokeswoman
- Date
- October 27, 2020
- Reg
- N58251
- Make
- MD Helicopters
- Model
- MD500D
- MSN
- 0317D
- Location
- near the Nuuanu Reservoir
- Country
- US-Hawaii
- CivilMilitary
- Civil
- Operator
- Windward-Aviation
- Link 1
- https://www.asias.faa.gov/apex/f?p=100:96:9215457153921::::P96_ENTRY_DATE,P96_MAKE_NAME,P96_FATAL_FLG:28-OCT-20,HUGHES
- Link 2
- https://www.kitv.com/story/42826112/helicopter-makes-hard-landing-near-nuuanu-reservoir
- Link 3
- https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/10/27/emergency-personnel-responding-downed-chopper-nuuanu-area/
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