Accident · 2012-09-19
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-09-19
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 206 - B (N222GR)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- CHESAPEAKE BAY HELICOPTERS INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Chesapeake Bay Helicopters
Probable cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain sufficient main rotor rpm while maneuvering in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a precautionary landing and subsequent rollover.
Source: NTSB case WPR12LA426Flight 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 pilot flying | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 34 | Class 2 (2012-06-01) | 1,490 total · 115 in this make/model · 1,421 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.