EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3
Kinston, NC, September 29, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 29, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kinston, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.33140, -77.60883 |
| Airport | Kingston Regional Jetport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA390 |
| Event ID | 20211004104035 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS 350 B3 |
| Registration # | N370NC |
| Operator | STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA |
| Owner | STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA |
| 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 buckling of the tail boom as a result of a hard landing event of undetermined time and location.
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.