Accident · 2012-09-30
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-09-30
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 369FF (N530KD)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ROGERS HELICOPTERS, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Rogers Helicopters
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to properly manage the helicopter's available fuel supply, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel gauge and the fuel-low warning light.
Source: NTSB case CEN12LA667Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot | Airplane / Helicopter | 46 | Class 2 (2012-08-03) | 7,429 total · 3,866 in this make/model · 7,404 as PIC · 86 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.