Accident · 2012-12-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-12-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 407 (N534MT)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Med-Trans Corporation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- MED TRANS CORP
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the outer combustion case at the fuel nozzle port. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to conduct the recommended routine inspections of the outer combustion case.
Source: NTSB case CEN13LA119Flight 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 | Commercial | Helicopter | 47 | Class 2 (2012-06-20) | 5,838 total · 1,662 in this make/model · 3,908 as PIC · 36 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.