Accident · 2009-07-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-07-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1 (N38AZ)
- Operating rule
- Part 133
- Operator
- MILE HIGH HELICOPTER COMPANY Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- MILE HIGH HELICOPTER COMPANY
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor wind direction while operating in the "Critical Wind Azimuth Area."
Source: NTSB case CEN09LA413Flight 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 / Private | Helicopter | 53 | Class 2 (2009-06-10) | 4,200 total · 1,000 in this make/model · 50 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.