Accident · 2011-09-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-09-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON R22 Beta (N3070S)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- James P Hoeffler Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- James P Hoeffler
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control of the helicopter while hover taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
Source: NTSB case WPR11CA467Flight 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 | None | 51 | Class 3 (2011-01-06) | 901 total · 163 in this make/model · 636 as PIC · 68 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.