Accident · 2008-05-31
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-05-31
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22 (N268SH)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- UPPER LIMIT AVIATION Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Upper Limit Aviation
Probable cause
The student's improper use of the anti torque pedals during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. Additional causes of the accident were the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver and delayed remedial action.
Source: NTSB case LAX08CA159Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 32 | Class 2 (2008-03-01) | 370 total · 370 in this make/model · 135 last 90 days |
| Student pilot | Student | None | 27 | Class 2 (2007-12-01) | 28 total · 28 in this make/model · 28 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.