Accident · 2022-05-31
What the record says
- Event date
- 2022-05-31
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 206B (N27574)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- UTILITY AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Utility Aviation, Inc.
Probable cause
The flight crew not maintaining lateral control of the helicopter during hovering operation which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Source: NTSB case CEN22LA219Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 59 | Class 2 (2022-05-05) | 3,103 total · 1,974 as PIC |
| Student pilot pilot flying | None recorded | None | 23 | Unknown | 4 total · 4 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.