Accident · 2016-04-16
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-04-16
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 206 (N326AC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- SKY RIVER HELICOPTERS LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Sky River Helicopters
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while hovering out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Source: NTSB case ERA16CA160Flight 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 pilot flying | Commercial | Helicopter | 42 | Class 2 (2015-04-02) | 1,800 total · 40 in this make/model · 70 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.