Accident · 2014-02-05
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-02-05
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 206 (N3211N)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- UPPER LIMIT AVIATION Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Upper Limit Aviation
Probable cause
The pilots' inaccurate assessment of the snow depth on the landing zone, which resulted in a landing on snow deeper than that for which the helicopter was equipped and led to dynamic rollover.
Source: NTSB case WPR14LA113Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor pilot flying | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 31 | Class 2 (2013-10-17) | 1,550 total · 750 in this make/model · 1,400 as PIC · 200 last 90 days |
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Helicopter | 34 | Class 2 (2013-06-27) | 244 total · 72 in this make/model · 127 as PIC · 11 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.