Accident · 2022-03-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2022-03-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- Hughes (MD Helicopters) 369 (N500MZ)
- Operating rule
- Part 133
- Operator
- Winco Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Winco, Inc.
Probable cause
The mechanic’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, an attempted autorotation, and an impact with terrain.
Source: NTSB case CEN22LA146Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 42 | Class 2 (2021-11-08) | 5,715 total · 4,031 in this make/model · 5,559 as PIC · 49 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.