Accident · 2019-05-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2019-05-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Schweizer 269C (N269P)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Western Helicopters Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- WESTERN HELICOPTERS, INC.
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and the engine's rpm during transition to a hover, which resulted in hard landing.
Source: NTSB case GAA19CA284Flight 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 | 57 | Class 2 (2017-08-02) | 69 total · 1 as PIC · 15 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.