Accident · 2020-04-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-04-20
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- FLIGHTstar 2 (NUNREG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Daniel Brittson Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Daniel Brittson
Probable cause
The noncertificated pilot’s decision to take off through a large helicopter’s rotor wash, which resulted in his inability to gain altitude during takeoff.
Source: NTSB case WPR20CA127Flight 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 | None recorded | None | 0 | None | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.