Accident · 2013-10-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-10-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 206L 3 (N54LP)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- PANTHER HELICOPTERS INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- PANTHER HELICOPTERS INC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to the liberation of a second stage turbine blade near the blade root due to a high-cycle fatigue crack and subsequent overload. Although extensive testing and materials analysis was performed, the reason for crack initiation could not be determined.
Source: NTSB case CEN14FA004Flight 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 / Private | None | 47 | Class 2 (2013-01-10) | 3,450 total · 177 in this make/model · 3,450 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.