Accident · 2013-08-05
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-08-05
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- HUGHES 500D (N134SH)
- Operating rule
- Part 133
- Operator
- SOLOY HELICOPTERS LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Soloy Helicopters LLC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated an emergency hovering autorotation, during which the helicopter impacted trees and terrain.
Source: NTSB case ANC13LA074Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane / Helicopter | 65 | Class 1 (2012-12-13) | 19,000 total · 4,000 in this make/model · 202 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.