Accident · 2009-11-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-11-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 206 (N272M)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- ROTORCRAFT LEASING COMPANY, L.L.C. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- ROTORCRAFT LEASING COMPANY LLC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to correctly torque the Pc line following removal and reinstallation of the turbine module.
Source: NTSB case CEN10LA036Flight 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 | 27 | Class 2 (2009-03-06) | 1,874 total · 1,549 in this make/model · 1,874 as PIC · 139 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.