Accident · 2008-08-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-08-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BOEING BV234 (N239CH)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Columbia Helicopters, Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Columbia Helicopters Leasing
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
Source: NTSB case LAX08CA282Flight 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 | Commercial | Helicopter | 42 | Class 2 (2008-05-14) | 18,613 total · 7,900 in this make/model · 15,363 as PIC · 250 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot | Flight instructor / Commercial | None | 34 | Class 1 (2008-05-22) | 1,013 total · 182 in this make/model · 335 as PIC · 182 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.