HUGHES 369D
Winthrop, WA — January 9, 2021
Event Information
| Date | January 9, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA084 |
| Event ID | 20210111102514 |
| Location | Winthrop, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.47318, -120.17820 |
| Airport | Methow Valley State |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369D |
| 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 adequately monitor the environment which resulted in a collision with a snowbank and subsequent loss of control.
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.