Accident · 2012-06-26
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-06-26
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- BELL UH-1F (N4582D)
- Operating rule
- Part 133
- Operator
- SALMON RIVER HELICOPTERS INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Salmon River Helicopters
Probable cause
Arcing of an energized electrical power line to the external long line and the conduct of electrical energy to ground personnel.
Source: NTSB case WPR12LA279Flight 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 | Commercial | None | 64 | Class 2 (2010-12-06) | 24,926 total · 6,180 in this make/model · 22,445 as PIC · 47 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.