Accident · 2017-02-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-02-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 206B (N978RH)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Republic Helicopters, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Republic Helicopters, Inc.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to recognize the flight had encountered instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in an unrecognized descent and collision with water.
Source: NTSB case CEN17FA100Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Private | Airplane | 30 | Class 1 (2016-03-16) | 1,702 total · 1,452 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.