Accident · 2022-06-30
What the record says
- Event date
- 2022-06-30
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- MESSERSCHMITT-BOELKOW-BLOHM BO_105S (N160TH)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Southern Utah University Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
Probable cause
The pilot’s rapid reduction of collective following an in-flight loss of control while lifting from a dolly resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s likely inadequate left anti-torque control pedal input during initial liftoff.
Source: NTSB case ERA22LA342Flight 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 | 36 | Class 2 (2021-07-12) | 1,536 total · 64 in this make/model · 1,451 as PIC · 32 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.