Accident · 2021-05-15

NTSB case WPR21LA198 · DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2021-05-15
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 (N321PF)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
Utah Helicopter Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Utah Helicopter

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control and collision with terrain.

Source: NTSB case WPR21LA198

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingPrivateNone20Class 1 (2019-10-09)63 total · 6,554 in this make/model · 9 as PIC · 13 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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