Accident · 2008-09-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-09-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 206B (N206WA)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- CHEM-AIR, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Chem Air Inc
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Source: NTSB case NYC08CA309Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 62 | Class 2 (2007-12-01) | 21,037 total · 10,000 in this make/model · 20,737 as PIC · 300 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.