Accident · 2010-07-19
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-07-19
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (N721BB)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Helieye LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Helieye LLC
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff, resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a subsequent hard landing.
Source: NTSB case CEN10CA417Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student pilot | Student | None | 20 | Class 3 (2009-08-12) | 44 total · 44 in this make/model · 6 as PIC · 17 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.