Incident · 2014-05-30
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-05-30
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 407 (N1197)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Westwind Helicopters, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Westwind Helicopters
Probable cause
The improper repair of the outer combustion case, which led to its ultimate failure due to the continued progression of a fatigue crack and resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
Source: NTSB case CEN14IA270Flight 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 | 63 | Class 2 (2014-02-06) | 12,049 total · 4,500 in this make/model · 11,826 as PIC · 165 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.