Accident · 2017-09-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-09-08
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- SCHWEIZER 269C (N204HF)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Helicopter Flight Services, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Helicopter Flight Services
Probable cause
The pilot's early entry into and failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing autorotation after performing an engine shutdown in flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the throttle control tie-rod assembly, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the assembly and rendered control of engine rpm impossible.
Source: NTSB case ERA17FA317Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 30 | Class 2 (2017-04-12) | 480 total · 300 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.