Accident · 2008-08-19
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-08-19
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA TU206F (N62DB)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Airwest Helicopters, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Airwest Helicopters LLC
Probable cause
A loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.
Source: NTSB case LAX08LA269Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane / Helicopter | 48 | Class 2 (2008-06-05) | 13,000 total · 425 in this make/model · 12,800 as PIC · 166 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.