Accident · 2009-12-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-12-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- SIKORSKY S-76C++ (N798P)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Petroleum Helicopters International, Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Petroleum Helicopters International, Inc
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to fully land the helicopter prior to entering a turn in strong, crosswind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Source: NTSB case CEN10FA079Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot | Airplane / Helicopter | 53 | Class 1 (2009-08-01) | 14,459 total · 2,826 in this make/model · 9,821 as PIC · 107 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot | Commercial | Airplane / Helicopter | 57 | Class 2 (2009-06-01) | 18,103 total · 332 in this make/model · 15,289 as PIC · 106 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.