Accident · 2011-05-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-05-08
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (N921JM)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Colorado Helicopter Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Colorado Helicopter Inc
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to operate the helicopter at a high density altitude near terrain, which resulted in a settling with power condition.
Source: NTSB case CEN11CA325Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 33 | Class 1 (2010-11-02) | 1,771 total · 1,556 in this make/model · 1,685 as PIC · 120 last 90 days |
| Student pilot | Private | None | 32 | Class 2 (2008-04-24) | 164 total · 35 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.