Accident · 2013-09-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-09-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 47G5 (N7836S)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- Wilbur-Ellis Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- WILBUR-ELLIS CO
Probable cause
The failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the helicopter during its most recent 100-hour inspection.
Source: NTSB case WPR13LA404Flight 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 | 58 | Class 2 (2013-03-06) | 30,000 total · 20,000 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.