MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E
Delta Junction, AK — September 7, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA083 |
| Event ID | 20210907103817 |
| Location | Delta Junction, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 63.99975, -144.73459 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER |
| Model | 369E |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain lateral control during the takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to utilize an unsuitable landing area for flight operations.
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.