Accident · 2008-05-10

NTSB case CHI08FA128 · EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC 135 T2+ · Part 91

What the record says

Event date: 2008-05-10
Event type: Accident
Highest injury level: Fatal injury
Aircraft: EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC 135 T2+ (N135UW)
Operating rule: Part 91
Operator: Air Methods Corp. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report): Air Methods Corp

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees along the top of a ridgeline due to inadequate preflight planning, insufficient altitude, and the lack of a helicopter terrain awareness and warning system. Member Sumwalt did not approve this brief and probable cause. Member Sumwalt filed a dissenting statement that can be found in the public docket for this accident.

Source: NTSB case CHI08FA128

Flight 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	Commercial	Airplane / Helicopter	39	Class 2 (2007-07-14)	3,950 total · 70 in this make/model

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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