Accident · 2009-03-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-03-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 206 (N410RL)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ROTORCRAFT LEASING COMPANY, L.L.C. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Rotorcraft Leasing Company, LLC
Probable cause
The failure of the tail rotor driveshaft and coupling during engine start due to the mechanic's failure to properly reattach the tail rotor driveshaft and coupling during maintenance.
Source: NTSB case CEN09LA198Flight 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 (2008-09-25) | 1,292 total · 81 in this make/model · 1,250 as PIC · 36 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.