Accident · 2024-04-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-04-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 206L-3 (N17592)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- PREMIER ROTORS LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- PREMIER ROTORS LLC
Probable cause
A loss of collective control authority due to fatigue failure of the collective servo cylinder extension arms from corrosion pitting.
Source: NTSB case WPR24LA134Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 45 | Class 2 (2024-01-29) | 2,789 total · 232 in this make/model · 2,628 as PIC · 108 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.