Accident · 2010-08-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-08-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON R44 (N7186Z)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Point Zero Corporation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Point Zero Corporation
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Source: NTSB case WPR10LA420Flight 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 | Private | Airplane | 69 | Class 3 (2009-04-01) | 5,000 total · 300 in this make/model · 30 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.