Accident · 2011-12-13
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-12-13
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 407 (N8067Z)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Guardian Flight, LLC. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- GUARDIAN FLIGHT
Probable cause
The unauthorized operation of the helicopter by a non-certificated and unqualified individual who failed to maintain helicopter control.
Source: NTSB case WPR12LA065Flight 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 | None recorded | None | 45 | Class 2 (2002-11-04) | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.