Accident · 2008-12-30
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-12-30
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BEECH G35 (N400SC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- James W. Roberts, Jr. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- James W. Roberts, Jr.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid the marked helicopter dolly. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
Source: NTSB case ERA09CA117Flight 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 | Private | Airplane | 81 | Class 2 (2007-03-21) | 7,500 total · 7,000 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.