Accident · 2017-05-25
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-05-25
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC 135 (N62UP)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- METRO AVIATION, INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Metro Aviation, Inc.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of helicopter control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and the cumulative effects of task saturation.
Source: NTSB case ERA17FA190Flight 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 / Private | Helicopter | 37 | Class 1 (2016-10-20) | 4,200 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.