Accident · 2008-07-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-07-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- BELL UH-1H (N3276T)
- Operating rule
- Part 133
- Operator
- LEADING EDGE AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Leading Edge Aviation
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.
Source: NTSB case LAX08LA230Flight 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 | 46 | Class 2 (2008-04-15) | 11,000 total · 1,000 in this make/model · 9,000 as PIC · 55 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.