EUROCOPTER AS 350
Santa Rosa, AZ — December 6, 2017
Event Information
| Date | December 6, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA070 |
| Event ID | 20171207X14956 |
| Location | Santa Rosa, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.23361, -112.18361 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS 350 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing off-airport, the helicopter landed slightly harder than normal. The helicopter was flown back to the airport without further incident.
A post-accident examination revealed the helicopter had sustained substantial damage to the tail-boom.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.