Accident · 2018-06-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-06-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22 (N410MM)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Concho Aviation LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Concho Aviation Llc
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to exit the helicopter without shutting down the engine, which allowed the collective/throttle to increase and resulted in a loss of control of the unattended helicopter.
Source: NTSB case CEN18CA294Flight 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 | None | 39 | Class 2 (2017-12-12) | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.