Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 6, 2005
NTSB Number
DEN06CA006
Location
Denver, CO
Event ID
20051031X01756
Coordinates
39.700000, -105.019165
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in him taking the helicopter into the air with insufficient fuel to accomplish the flight, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion leading to the hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N206DB
Make
BELL
Serial Number
52127
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LEAR AVIA CORP
Address
BOX 10825
Status
Deregistered
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89510
Country
United States
Analysis
This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN06CA006