Accident · 2008-05-25
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-05-25
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- McDonnell Douglas Helicopter C MD 500E (N686F)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- HAVERFIELD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to regain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions and the gusty winds generated from convective outflow. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot's failure to provide a safety briefing to his passengers in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
Source: NTSB case DEN08FA092Flight 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 | 50 | Class 2 (2008-02-01) | 2,360 total · 350 in this make/model · 2,130 as PIC · 33 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.