Accident · 2009-05-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-05-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 407 (N164RL)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ROTORCRAFT LEASING COMPANY, L.L.C. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- ROTORCRAFT LEASING CO LLC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windsock during the approach.
Source: NTSB case CEN09CA275Flight 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 | Commercial | Helicopter | 32 | Class 2 (2008-06-25) | 2,097 total · 340 in this make/model · 2,025 as PIC · 116 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.