Accident · 2023-06-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-06-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- BELL 206B (N205PA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover.
Source: NTSB case WPR23LA214Flight 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 | Private | None | 56 | Class 3 (2022-10-01) | 304 total · 167 in this make/model · 304 as PIC · 2.1 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.