Accident · 2020-01-22

NTSB case CEN20LA068 · Bell 407 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2020-01-22
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
Bell 407 (N947LH)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
Executive Air Taxi Corporation Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Executive Air Taxi Corp

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from fencing around the landing pad during landing, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the fence.

Source: NTSB case CEN20LA068

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilotHelicopter60Class 2 (2019-12-10)6,340.7 total · 98 in this make/model

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

All incidents →