Accident · 2009-02-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-02-27
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 407 (N2592T)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- CITY OF DALLAS Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- CITY OF DALLAS
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the failure of the CFI to provide appropriate instruction during the maneuver.
Source: NTSB case CEN09CA203Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor | Helicopter | 53 | Class 2 (2008-02-05) | 4,056 total · 300 in this make/model · 3,975 as PIC · 46 last 90 days |
| Pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 44 | Class 2 (2009-02-16) | 420 total · 20 in this make/model · 291 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.