Accident · 2016-09-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-09-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- SIKORSKY S61 (N805AR)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- AAR Airlift Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- AAR Airlift Group
Probable cause
A dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the pilot's improper decision to attempt another maneuver after recovering from a perceived compressor stall, rather than returning to the airport.
Source: NTSB case ERA16FA311Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane / Helicopter | 57 | Class 1 (2015-12-05) | 6,347 total · 1,780 in this make/model · 4,754 as PIC · 114 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Helicopter | 45 | Class 2 (2016-05-16) | 4,090 total · 1 in this make/model · 3,419 as PIC · 1 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.