Accident · 2015-09-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2015-09-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 206B (N648CA)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- CHEM-AIR, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- CHEM-AIR LLC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tanks and the operator’s inadequate inspection of the fuel supply truck that did not detect water contamination.
Source: NTSB case CEN15LA423Flight 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 | 48 | Class 2 (2015-01-28) | 13,490 total · 354 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.