Helicopter
Flight Crew Rotorcraft; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Commercial
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 15; Flight Crew Total 5000; Flight Crew Type 400
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Airspace Structure; Chart Or Publication; Airport
After landing Runway 2; aircraft air taxed to the departure end of the runway (approach end for Runway 20). After touchdown; First Officer observed that a barge with an estimated 50' crane had been positioned 800' from the approach end and 200' to the right of center line of Runway 20. It was observed that a small orange flag was affixed to the top of the crane. There was no observation of a light. Later in the day; the Duty Officer spoke with the point of contact on Tangier Island and was informed that a light was on the top of the crane and that the crane would be in place for an extended period of time. The First Officer contacted FSS to report the hazard to flight in an attempt to get a NOTAM published. Pilot provided the lat/long and pilots observed estimated height. After multiple conversations and phone calls; the NOTAM was not published. the reason provided was that the crane owner was required to call the FAA and provide identification information for the crane and accurate information regarding the lighting; position; etc. Pilot implemented a conference call with FSS and [company] system command to assist in verification of the hazard. Pilot was unsuccessful in meeting the administrative requirements to have the NOTAM published. The result of the administrative requirements was that no NOTAM was issued; or has been issued at the time of this report. The hazard still exists. The location is such that it presents a serious safety hazard to landing aircraft.
Helicopter pilot reported sighting a 50-foot crane to right of centerline of the approach to runway 20 at Tangier Island airport.