Accident · 2011-06-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-06-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ENSTROM F-28C-2 (N5694A)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- P and N Corp Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- P AND N CORPORATION
Probable cause
The failure of a tail rotor pitch change link due to the retaining bolt becoming separated in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
Source: NTSB case CEN11LA414Flight 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 | Airplane / Helicopter | 68 | Class 2 (2010-08-10) | 35,000 total · 5,000 in this make/model · 100 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.