Accident · 2013-02-10
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-02-10
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 206B (N59518)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Orbic Air, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Orbic Air
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to conduct a flight in dark night conditions with an illuminated cockpit light that degraded his visibility and his ability to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent while maneuvering, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
Source: NTSB case WPR13FA119Flight 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 | Airplane | 59 | Class 2 (2012-03-02) | 21,000 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.