Accident · 2012-05-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-05-28
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 206-L4 (N7077F)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while landing on an obstructed helipad, which resulted in a collision and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the helipad owner to mark the helipad closed and the failure of the flight operator to report the known hazard and issue a notice to airman.
Source: NTSB case CEN12FA321Flight 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 | 29 | Class 1 (2011-07-19) | 1,703 total · 374 in this make/model · 1,560 as PIC · 69 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.