Accident · 2009-02-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-02-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA (N7687H)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Scenic Helicopters Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Scenic Helicopters
Probable cause
The flight instructor's improper remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of control.
Source: NTSB case ERA09CA155Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Commercial | Helicopter | 35 | Class 2 (2006-04-27) | 530 total · 450 in this make/model |
| Student pilot | Student | None | 32 | Class 2 | 15 total · 15 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.