NTSB Faults Pilot For Deadly Helicopter Crash In Maryland
In its final report released earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board stated pilot error was probably the cause of the helicopter crash on South Mountain on July 23, 2009.
Four people were killed when the helicopter went down on the flight from Hagerstown to Frederick. The NTSB says the pilot used poor judgment when he chose to make the flight on the dark night in adverse weather conditions even after talking with a fellow employee at Advanced Helicopter Concepts.
The report states the helicopter took off after the Hagerstown air traffic control tower closed and entered an area of reduced visibility near the top of South Mountain. It is thought it turned around and was headed back west when it hit power lines and crashed and burst into flames.
This helicopter crash is a perfect example of how on board recording devices would help investigators know exactly what was decided in the cockpit.
Labels: Helicopter Crash, Helicopter Lawyer, Helicopter Safety, Wrongful DeathPosted by 1:22 pm