Accident · 2023-01-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-01-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP K-1200 (N202WM)
- Operating rule
- Part 133
- Operator
- HeliQwest International, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Heliqwest International, Inc.
Probable cause
Improper installation of the hardware retaining the adjustment screw in the N2 topping governor lever and roller assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
Source: NTSB case WPR23LA097Flight 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 | Commercial | None | 51 | Class 2 (2023-01-17) | 10,583 total · 4,761 in this make/model · 10,486 as PIC · 79 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.