Accident · 2011-08-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-08-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- TEXAS HELICOPTER CORP OH-13H/M74A (N51857)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- SCOTTS HELICOPTER SERVICE INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SCOTTS HELICOPTER SERVICE INC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire.
Source: NTSB case CEN11CA535Flight 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 | 25 | Class 2 (2010-12-20) | 1,840 total · 1,400 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.