Accident · 2012-10-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-10-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- AGUSTA SPA AW139 (N385RH)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Era Helicopters, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- ERA HELICOPTERS LLC
Probable cause
The helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. The reason for the helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
Source: NTSB case CEN13FA025Flight 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 pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Helicopter | 38 | Class 1 (2012-02-29) | 3,153 total · 257 in this make/model · 1,840 as PIC · 105 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane / Helicopter | 56 | Class 1 (2012-03-22) | 7,340 total · 25 in this make/model · 5,375 as PIC · 60 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.