Accident · 2020-02-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-02-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Schweizer 269C (N731TA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Tomlinson Aviation, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Tomlinson Aviation Inc
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper pedal and cyclic input while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
Source: NTSB case ERA20CA104Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 39 | Class 2 (2019-12-19) | 64.6 total · 13.5 in this make/model · 14 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.