Accident · 2011-09-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-09-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 206B (N3181J)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ON FILE (per NTSB report — not linked to an operator page)
Probable cause
The pilot did not maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight.
Source: NTSB case CEN11LA646Flight 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 | Private | None | 74 | Class 3 (2009-09-16) | 2,852 total · 112 in this make/model · 2,852 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.