Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 7, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA007
Location
Batavia, NY
Event ID
20211007104073
Coordinates
43.034158, -78.167864
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to disengage the autopilot prior to climbing out of a fog bank.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N505TJ
Make
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Serial Number
57029
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MERCY FLIGHT INC
Address
100 AMHERST VILLA RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BUFFALO
State / Zip Code
NY 14225-1432
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA007