N153GC is a 2010 Eurocopter EC 130 B4. It is a rotorcraft with 6 seats, powered by a Turbomeca ARRIEL 2B1 rated at 747 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Kirkland, WA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2011. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2011. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 16 years old
- 1 of 158 Eurocopter EC 130 B4
2011
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The pilot of the helicopter reported that, after fueling the helicopter with the engine running, the ground crewman opened the front passenger door on the opposite side from the pilot. Upon unlatching the door, the ground crewman released the door, and it was blown open. The door separated from the door strut, and struck the main rotor damaging the blades.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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