Incident · 2017-09-21
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-09-21
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- DJI Phantom (NUNREG)
- Operating rule
- Part 107
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
the failure of the sUAS pilot to see and avoid the helicopter due to his intentional flight beyond visual line of sight. Contributing to the incident was the sUAS pilot's incomplete knowledge of the regulations and safe operating practices.
Source: NTSB case DCA17IA202Flight 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 | None recorded | None | 58 | None | 100 total · 38 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.