N522ME

Earlier aircraft with this registration

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 2012 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N522ME.

• November 7, 2006Accident

  The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in the cyclic stick lock not being disengaged prior to lift-off, and his subsequent inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures, the unmarked cyclic lock, and the excessive breakout force required.

  Eurocopter Deutschland EC135T1

  The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in the cyclic stick lock not being disengaged prior to lift-off, and his subsequent inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures, the unmarked cyclic lock, and the excessive breakout force required. Full accident record