EUROCOPTER AS 350 BA
Valdez, AK — March 15, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 15, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC22LA023 |
| Event ID | 20220316104788 |
| Location | Valdez, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.26220, -145.87494 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS 350 BA |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the intended landing spot and 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.