Accident · 2020-08-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-08-08
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 (N284S)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- SOUTHWEST HELISERVICES LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Southwest Heliservices Llc
Probable cause
The in-flight loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Source: NTSB case CEN20LA328Flight 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 | 71 | Class 2 (2019-11-14) | 21,000 total · 3,000 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.