Accident · 2012-09-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-09-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- AEROSPATIALE AS 355F1 (N58020)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ANALAR CO Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Analar Corporation
Probable cause
Disconnection of the upper rod end from the fore/aft servo due to severely worn threads, which resulted in a loss of control and separation of a main rotor blade during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were incorrect maintenance procedures and inadequate maintenance inspections performed by the operator, and insufficient inspection criteria provided by the helicopter manufacturer.
Source: NTSB case ERA12FA563Flight 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 / Helicopter | 65 | Class 2 (2011-09-12) | 11,100 total · 2,200 in this make/model · 21 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.