Accident · 2022-12-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2022-12-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 407 (N595RL)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- ROTORCRAFT LEASING COMPANY, L.L.C. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Rotorcraft Leasing Company, LLC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure the helicopter was clear of obstacles before takeoff from the helideck, which resulted in the helicopter’s right landing skid pivoting about a helideck perimeter light during takeoff and a dynamic rollover. Additionally, the pilot’s improper takeoff technique likely contributed to the development of dynamic rollover.
Source: NTSB case CEN23FA071Flight 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 | Commercial | Helicopter | 32 | Class 2 (2022-02-23) | 1,668 total · 1,344 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.