Accident · 2010-06-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-06-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 222 (N515MK)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- CareFlite Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- CareFlite
Probable cause
The fracture of a swashplate drive pin as a result of hydrogen embrittlement due to an unknown source, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the main rotor system during cruise flight.
Source: NTSB case CEN10FA291Flight 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 | 44 | Class 1 (2010-01-21) | 6,500 total · 346 in this make/model · 4,800 as PIC · 19 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.