Accident · 2013-05-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-05-08
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA (N5ZK)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Hawaii Pacific Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Hawaii Pacific Aviation
Probable cause
The mechanic’s failure to properly inspect the helicopter following maintenance performed by an apprentice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the improper rigging of the mixture control assembly.
Source: NTSB case WPR13LA222Flight 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 | 30 | Class 2 (2013-03-19) | 391 total · 319 in this make/model · 313 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.