Accident · 2011-03-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-03-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 206B-III (N206BY)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- UPPER LIMIT AVIATION Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Upper Limit Aviation
Probable cause
The pilot did not maintain yaw control of the helicopter during a maneuvering hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model helicopter.
Source: NTSB case WPR11LA151Flight 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 | Airplane / Helicopter | 43 | Class 2 (2010-08-09) | 7,760 total · 2 in this make/model · 6,831 as PIC · 75 last 90 days |
| Pilot | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 23 | Class 2 (2011-01-14) | 1,779 total · 85 in this make/model · 1,688 as PIC · 135 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.