Accident · 2020-01-22
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 CEN20LA068Flight 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 | Helicopter | 60 | Class 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.