Accident · 2013-11-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-11-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC135P1 (N911KB)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- METRO AVIATION, INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- METRO AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The mechanic's improper installation of the antitorque pedals, which resulted in an in-flight loss of helicopter control.
Source: NTSB case CEN14LA048Flight 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 | 41 | Class 2 (2013-09-09) | 4,245 total · 456 in this make/model · 3,788 as PIC · 52 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.