Accident · 2021-09-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-09-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E (N125KW)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Aurora Aviation Services, Inc. Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain lateral control during the takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to utilize an unsuitable landing area for flight operations.
Source: NTSB case ANC21LA083Flight 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 / Flight instructor | Helicopter | 24 | Class 1 (2021-08-04) | 1,921 total · 25 in this make/model · 1,852 as PIC · 67 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.