AMERICAN EUROCOPTER AS350B3
Silver City, NM — October 27, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 27, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Silver City, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.76938, -108.21173 |
| Airport | Whiskey Creek Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA027 |
| Event ID | 20201027102200 |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS350B3 |
| Registration # | N530H |
| Operator | AIR METHODS CORP |
| Owner | AIR METHODS CORP |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude above terrain while operating in reduced visibility due to snow showers.
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.