Accident · 2009-04-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-04-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (N518SJ)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- JOBECO MATERIALS LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- JOBECO MATERIALS LLC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
Source: NTSB case CEN09CA270Flight 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 | Private | Airplane | 54 | Class 3 | 6,700 total · 1,800 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.