Accident · 2009-06-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-06-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- SCHWEIZER 269C-1 (N9421K)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Ocean Helicopters, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Ocean Helicopters, Inc.
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that improper hardware were installed at both magnetos, and his failure to detect fracture of the clamping flange of the right magneto.
Source: NTSB case ERA09FA355Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 56 | Class 2 (2009-05-19) | 1,423 total · 19 in this make/model · 1,225 as PIC · 29 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.