MD HELICOPTER 369
Chemehuevi Valley, CA — September 22, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 22, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20LA323 |
| Event ID | 20200930102059 |
| Location | Chemehuevi Valley, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.52889, -114.43197 |
| Airport | Chemehuevi Valley |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MD HELICOPTER |
| Model | 369 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 failure to maintain helicopter control during an approach with a gusting variable wind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
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.