Accident · 2026-01-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-08
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- SLED THOMAS HELICYCLE (N3722T)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a crosswind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, hard landing, and subsequent rollover.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA094Flight 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 | Private | None | 73 | Class 3 (2024-12-04) | 205 total · 89.9 in this make/model · 120.7 as PIC · 1.7 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.